From intent to impact: AI Impact Summit puts people first

Mumbai: Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It is already reshaping how Indians learn, work, access services and solve everyday problems.

Bizz Buzz interacted with Abhishek Singh, CEO of IndiaAI Mission, on the upcoming India AI Impact Summit, on the sidelines of the Digital India ‘Ask Your Expert’ event.

The interaction highlighted how the Summit is envisioned as a people-centric platform, moving beyond technical discussions to focus on how citizens can leverage AI for their own benefit — across education, healthcare, agriculture, governance, startups, services and employment.

The Summit aims to translate global AI conversations into real, usable outcomes for people on the ground, particularly in developing economies and the Global South.

“Through the India AI Impact Summit, India is moving the global AI conversation from intent to impact — ensuring that innovation, skills and the benefits of AI are accessible to all, especially countries of the Global South,” Singh said.

He noted that AI can help farmers improve crop planning, enable doctors to make faster and more accurate diagnoses, support teachers with personalised learning tools, assist small businesses and startups in scaling faster, and help job seekers discover new career paths. The Summit will showcase such practical use cases, demonstrating how AI can be a tool for inclusion, efficiency and empowerment — not just automation. “Artificial Intelligence is not meant to replace people; it is meant to empower them. The India AI Impact Summit is about helping citizens understand how AI can improve daily life, create new opportunities and make India future-ready,” Singh added.

Addressing common fears and myths, Singh clarified that AI is not about replacing humans, but about augmenting human capability. While certain tasks will change, AI is expected to create new jobs, skills and opportunities — particularly for India’s youth, professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs. Citizens were encouraged to focus on continuous learning, adaptability and AI literacy rather than fear of disruption. Calling upon citizens to actively participate, Singh stressed that India’s AI journey will succeed only when people understand, trust and use AI responsibly. The Summit, he said, is not just about technology — it is about shaping an AI future that works for every Indian.