India, Feb. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that while some countries may view artificial intelligence with fear and apprehension, India sees it as a pathway to opportunity and growth.

"Some people see fear in AI, but India sees fortune and future in it," Modi said while addressing delegates on Day 4 of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

Speaking in Hindi at the global gathering, the Prime Minister stressed that artificial intelligence must remain accessible and inclusive. "AI has to be democratised so that humans don't just become a data point for AI or remain a raw material for AI," he said.

Calling for a human-centric approach, Modi added, "We must democratise AI. It m...