AI Impact
India sets Guinness World Record with 2.5 lakh+ AI responsibility pledges in 24 hours! India AI Impact Summit 2026 Day 3 (February 18) exploded at Bharat Mandapam with this historic achievement plus global AI policy talks. Live updates on PM Modi-Finland pact, Rishi Sunak fireside chat, Sundar Pichai announcements—India’s top AI news source for 2026.
Guinness World Record: India’s AI Responsibility Triumph
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced India clinched Guinness World Records™ title for “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours” with 250,946 valid pledges (Feb 16-17)!
- Massive Scale: Smashed 5,000 target—students nationwide took digital oath at aipledge.
- PM Modi’s Vision: Vaishnaw praised youth engagement for ethical AI use in colleges.
- AI Principles: Pledges covered data privacy, transparency, fighting misinformation
- Global Witnessed: Intel India + Guinness Adjudicator Pravin Patel verified at Bharat Mandapam
PM Modi Meets World Leaders
PM Narendra Modi shook hands with Finland’s PM Petteri Orpo during Day 3 to promise safe AI for everyone worldwide.
Modi said India’s super-fast internet and thousands of startups give us a big advantage in the AI race. Both leaders agreed AI should help common people—not just big companies—with clear rules for privacy and fairness.
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Global Stars Chat at ITC Maurya
Famous AI leaders shared easy tips in relaxed talks:
- Rishi Sunak (ex-UK PM): Called it “Age of Intelligence”—smart rules + new ideas together
- Sarvam AI’s Pratyush Kumar: India’s own AI beats Google Gemini and ChatGPT
- NVIDIA’s Jay Puri: How companies use AI safely every day
Day 3 Mega Events
| Time/Event | What Happened | Key Stars |
| All Day | 700+ Main Sessions | AI safety, jobs, sovereign AI across Bharat Mandapam expo (70K sqm) |
| ITC Maurya | Global Fireside Chats | Rishi Sunak, Sarvam AI, NVIDIA execs |
| Bharat Mandapam | Guinness Ceremony | Ashwini Vaishnaw + Intel’s 250K+ pledges record |
| International | Modi-Orpo Bilateral | Responsible AI for public good pact |
| Expo Zones | 13 Country Pavilions | African/UK/Japan sovereign AI showcases |
Why Day 3 Makes History
Day 3 wasn’t just another summit day—India rewrote the global AI narrative with record-breaking achievements and world-class leadership:
- Guinness World Record Glory: 250,946 AI responsibility pledges in 24 hours smashed expectations! Students across India took digital oaths for ethical AI—data privacy, transparency, fighting deepfakes. Ashwini Vaishnaw called it “youth power” for responsible tech.
- Global Leaders Align: PM Modi-Finland PM pact + Rishi Sunak’s “Age of Intelligence” vision positioned India as AI policymaker. From Sarvam AI beating global giants to NVIDIA’s enterprise ethics, Day 3 showcased India’s dual strength: innovation + responsibility.
- AI Superpower Blueprint: 700+ sessions across 70K sqm expo proved India’s ready to lead. 13 country pavilions witnessed sovereign AI rise—Global South’s moment has arrived.
Day 3 cements India’s AI leadership—don’t miss Day 4 fireworks on the official summit site!
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