India is using the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to spotlight its ambition to shape artificial‑intelligence development for emerging economies. The gathering brings together global tech leaders, researchers and heads of state, as India promotes its vision of a "third way" for AI — focused on accessibility, public benefit and support for the Global South.

From locally developed large‑language models such as Bharat GPT to applications in agriculture, healthcare and education, the country is positioning itself as a testing ground for real‑world AI innovation. But questions remain about whether India can overcome infrastructure gaps and compete with the major AI powers.

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