India Advocates Human-Centric AI Approach

India presented a human-centric and inclusive approach to Artificial Intelligence at VivaTech 2026 in Paris and at the G7 Summit session in France in June 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India’s AI vision as “AI for all”, with an emphasis on access, safety, accountability, and global benefit.

AI for All and Human-Centric Design

Artificial Intelligence refers to computer systems that perform tasks associated with human intelligence, including pattern recognition, language processing, and decision support. India’s stated approach places people at the centre of AI development and uses the phrase “AI for all” to describe inclusive access to technology. At VivaTech 2026, India participated as the AI Country Partner. The address at the event linked AI with wider access, growth, and environmental sustainability.

India’s Four Suggestions for Safe AI

At the G7 Summit session on 18 June 2026, four suggestions were placed before the forum for safe and inclusive AI development. These included safe-by-design AI systems, common standards, regulatory sandboxes, stronger cooperation against deepfakes and cyber fraud, and wider access for the Global South.

• Safe-by-design AI systems are built with safety features during development rather than after deployment.
• Regulatory sandboxes are controlled environments where new technologies are tested under supervision.
• Deepfakes are synthetic audio, image, or video content generated using AI techniques.
• The Global South is a commonly used term for developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania.

M.A.N.A.V. Vision and AI Governance

India’s M.A.N.A.V. Vision for AI expands to Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive AI, and Valid and Legitimate Systems. The vision was discussed at the AI Impact Summit in February 2026 and was referenced again at the G7 Summit in June 2026. In November 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology constituted a drafting committee for the India AI Governance Guidelines. The guidelines are based on seven sutras, including Trust, People First, and Fairness and Equity.

Important Facts for Exams

• VivaTech is an annual technology and startup event held in Paris, France.
• The G7 is a grouping of seven major advanced economies.
• Regulatory sandboxes are used in sectors such as fintech, health technology, and digital services.
• MeitY is the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India.

Global AI Cooperation

On 23 November 2025, at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, India supported human-centric, global, and open-source critical technologies. On 22 April 2025, India reiterated its commitment at the 3rd UNAOC Dialogue on AI for One Humanity to share experience on an AI future that is human-centred and inclusive.