A sharp exchange at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos has brought renewed global attention to India’s position in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. During a discussion on the geopolitics of AI, remarks suggesting that India belongs to a “second-tier” group of AI nations triggered a strong rebuttal from Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw . The moment underscored not only differences in global assessments of AI leader

India’s position in the global order is undergoing a decisive transformation. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw , underlined that the world increasingly views India as a trusted and reliable partner. At a time when geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and economic volatility dominate global discussions, India’s consistency in governance and policy direction is emerg

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, a stark message echoed across global corridors of power: “AI or die.” The phrase, articulated by Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ and a leading global voice on artificial intelligence, captured the urgency of the moment. His warning was not dramatic exaggeration but a reflection of a rapidly changing global reality where artificial intelligence is becoming the central driver of economic power, innovation, and national competitiveness. For In