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Modi Champions AI Leadership, Secures Global Trade Deals

2/17/2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India uses the India AI Impact Summit to boost the country's standing.
He secured trade agreements with the United States and the European Union after a turbulent year.
The summit, attended by global leaders and tech executives, aims to position India as an AI leader.
Modi's administration faces pressure to create jobs for a growing workforce amid concerns about AI-driven job losses.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India uses the India AI Impact Summit to boost the country's standing.
He secured trade agreements with the United States and the European Union after a turbulent year.
The summit, attended by global leaders and tech executives, aims to position India as an AI leader.
Modi's administration faces pressure to create jobs for a growing workforce amid concerns about AI-driven job losses.