Global South, including India, should build its own AI models based on local data: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Former chief executive officer of Niti Aayog and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Tuesday said the Global South, including India, should build its own AI models based on local data to transform the lives of citizens.

While speaking during a panel discussion titled 'AI for India's Next Billion: Intergenerational Insights for Inclusive and Future-Ready Growth' at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, he said AI must be multilingual, accessible, affordable, and accountable.

He further said the challenge is whether we can ensure that AI reaches the population that is below the poverty line, whether it can be used to transform the lives of citizens in the Global South, and whether it can be used to improve learning, health outcomes,...