Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept. It is already reshaping how Indians learn, work, access services and solve everyday problems. This message took centre stage in the latest episode of Digital India – Ask Our Experts organised on February 6, 2026, which featured an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Shri Abhishek Singh, CEO, IndiaAI Mission, on the upcoming India AI Impact Summit.

The episode highlighted how the Summit will act as a people-centric platform, moving beyond technical discussions to focus on how citizens can use AI for their own benefit—in 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, especially 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 benefits of AI are accessible to all, especially countries of the Global South,” Shri Singh said.

During the discussion, it was emphasised 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,” Shri Singh noted.

Addressing common fears and myths, Shri 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, new skills and new opportunities—especially 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.

The episode also outlined what different groups can gain from the Summit.

• Students can explore future career paths.

• Professionals can understand reskilling opportunities.

• Farmers can learn how AI can support crop planning, weather insights and more.

• Startups can access networks, policy insights and global collaboration.

• Researchers and academicians can engage with cutting-edge AI work.

• Policymakers and institutions can co-create responsible AI frameworks.

Concluding the conversation, the expert called upon citizens to actively participate in the India AI Impact Summit, stressing that India’s AI journey will succeed only when people understand, trust and use AI responsibly. The Summit, he noted, is not just about technology—it is about shaping an AI future that works for every Indian.

The live session witnessed active engagement from viewers across thecountry, who appreciated the clear and accessible explanations shared by the expert.The full recording of Episode 41 is available at:https://www.youtube.com/live/Bvf1CMQNIVA?si=BeOO5F7dugTXWiJ1.

Digital India Ask Our Experts continues to enable direct dialogue between citizens and domain experts, encouraging informed participation and responsible use of digital technologies. The series is streamed live onthe Digital India YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalIndiaofficial. Forupdates on upcoming episodes and Digital India initiatives, visit www.digitalindia.gov.inand www.negd.gov. in.

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