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<p><strong>India AI Summit 2026: </strong>India has created history, setting a new Guinness World Record for the title, 'Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours' with a remarkable number of pledges of 250946 during 24 hours from 16-17 February for an AI responsibility campaign. </p>
<h2><strong>Minister’s announcement on social media</strong></h2>
<p>Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this dynamic achievement during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This achievement complements India's ability to lead international initiatives for the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, according to an official release. </p>
<p>In an X post, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "IndiaAI and Intel India earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours".</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">IndiaAI and Intel India earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours. </p>
<p>— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) </p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Pravin Patel verified the record in the presence of S. Krishnan, Shri Abhishek Singh, Kavita Bhatia, and Srinivasan Iyengar. The event emphasised the importance of creating a trustworthy AI system for citizens. </p>
<h2><strong>Nationwide AI responsibility pledge campaign</strong></h2>
<p>The IndiaAI Mission joined forces with Intel India to start a national campaign that aimed to encourage citizens throughout India to pledge responsible and ethical AI usage.</p>
<p>Participants were invited to visit the dedicated portal aipledge.indiaai.gov.in, which provided them with a pledge that contained scenario-based questions to make them think about data privacy and transparency, accountability, fairness and how to stop misinformation.</p>
<h2><strong>Digital recognition and learning opportunities</strong></h2>
<p>People who completed the pledge received a digital badge that recognised their dedication and provided them with access to AI learning pathways for advanced understanding of emerging technologies. </p>
<p>Sir Vaishnaw explained through his media interview that Prime Minister Modi's vision serves as the guiding force behind this campaign. He said, "It is his vision that inspired us to reach out to colleges, engage with faculty members, and encourage students to take this pledge to use AI responsibly.</p>
<p>AI creates possibilities which can enhance human existence, transform society and improve our upcoming time period when people use AI in a responsible manner. The 2,50,000 students who have taken this pledge deserve special recognition. This moment represents a significant achievement for India.</p>
<h2><strong>Citizen engagement and digital responsibility</strong></h2>
<p>The Minister demonstrated that public interest in the campaign reached higher levels than expected because people needed to understand how AI affects society through its implementation target, which exceeded 5000 pledges.</p>
<p>He described this initiative as a milestone in citizen-led digital responsibility, which demonstrates India's commitment to AI development through worldwide AI ethical standards and public confidence-building initiatives.</p>
<p>The AI Responsibility Pledge campaign required participants to think about how their AI choices would affect others while learning about data protection and AI system requirements for openness. The initiative intends to create a responsible innovation framework that will teach upcoming citizens about AI technology and its ethical implications.</p>
<h2><strong>Building a human-centred AI ecosystem</strong></h2>
<p>The youth of India showed their deep passion for their country through their record-breaking achievement.</p>
<p>The research shows that education and awareness programs, together with community outreach efforts, will establish AI systems that people will use with trust and responsibility. India is establishing its foundation for human-centred artificial intelligence development through these value-based practices, which treat technology as a tool for social betterment.</p>
<p>The Indian success in engaging citizens for ethical AI usage demonstrates that the country has developed the capacity to lead AI progress while establishing operational protocols for trustworthy and equitable AI systems.</p>
<p>The campaign aims to achieve responsible AI implementation through active participation from educators, citizens, policymakers and industry leaders.</p>
<p>India shows through its initiatives that artificial intelligence development should focus on technological advancements, but also include ethical standards and accountable behaviour, and the establishment of public confidence.</p>
<p>The record-breaking pledge campaign demonstrates the nation's commitment to using AI for positive social impact, which will lead to a society that balances technological advancement with essential human principles.</p>


India AI Summit 2026: India has created history, setting a new Guinness World Record for the title, 'Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours' with a remarkable number of pledges of 250946 during 24 hours from 16-17 February for an AI responsibility campaign. Minister’s announcement on social mediaAshwini Vaishnaw announced this dynamic achievement during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This achievement complements India's ability to lead international initiatives for the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, according to an official release. In an X post, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "IndiaAI and Intel India earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours".IndiaAI and Intel India earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours. — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) Pravin Patel verified the record in the presence of S. Krishnan, Shri Abhishek Singh, Kavita Bhatia, and Srinivasan Iyengar. The event emphasised the importance of creating a trustworthy AI system for citizens. Nationwide AI responsibility pledge campaignThe IndiaAI Mission joined forces with Intel India to start a national campaign that aimed to encourage citizens throughout India to pledge responsible and ethical AI usage.Participants were invited to visit the dedicated portal aipledge.indiaai.gov.in, which provided them with a pledge that contained scenario-based questions to make them think about data privacy and transparency, accountability, fairness and how to stop misinformation.Digital recognition and learning opportunitiesPeople who completed the pledge received a digital badge that recognised their dedication and provided them with access to AI learning pathways for advanced understanding of emerging technologies. Sir Vaishnaw explained through his media interview that Prime Minister Modi's vision serves as the guiding force behind this campaign. He said, "It is his vision that inspired us to reach out to colleges, engage with faculty members, and encourage students to take this pledge to use AI responsibly.AI creates possibilities which can enhance human existence, transform society and improve our upcoming time period when people use AI in a responsible manner. The 2,50,000 students who have taken this pledge deserve special recognition. This moment represents a significant achievement for India.Citizen engagement and digital responsibilityThe Minister demonstrated that public interest in the campaign reached higher levels than expected because people needed to understand how AI affects society through its implementation target, which exceeded 5000 pledges.He described this initiative as a milestone in citizen-led digital responsibility, which demonstrates India's commitment to AI development through worldwide AI ethical standards and public confidence-building initiatives.The AI Responsibility Pledge campaign required participants to think about how their AI choices would affect others while learning about data protection and AI system requirements for openness. The initiative intends to create a responsible innovation framework that will teach upcoming citizens about AI technology and its ethical implications.Building a human-centred AI ecosystemThe youth of India showed their deep passion for their country through their record-breaking achievement.The research shows that education and awareness programs, together with community outreach efforts, will establish AI systems that people will use with trust and responsibility. India is establishing its foundation for human-centred artificial intelligence development through these value-based practices, which treat technology as a tool for social betterment.The Indian success in engaging citizens for ethical AI usage demonstrates that the country has developed the capacity to lead AI progress while establishing operational protocols for trustworthy and equitable AI systems.The campaign aims to achieve responsible AI implementation through active participation from educators, citizens, policymakers and industry leaders.India shows through its initiatives that artificial intelligence development should focus on technological advancements, but also include ethical standards and accountable behaviour, and the establishment of public confidence.The record-breaking pledge campaign demonstrates the nation's commitment to using AI for positive social impact, which will lead to a society that balances technological advancement with essential human principles.

The IndiaAI Mission joined forces with Intel India to start a national campaign that aimed to encourage citizens throughout India to pledge responsible and ethical AI usage

India sets Guinness World Record with 2.5 lakh AI responsibility pledges

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India AI Summit 2026: India has created history, setting a new Guinness World Record for the title, Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours with a remarkable number of pledges of 250946 during 24 hours from 16-17 February for an AI responsibility campaign.  Minister’s announcement on social media Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this dynamic achievement during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This achievement complements Indias ability to lead international initiatives for the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, according to an official release.  In an X post, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, IndiaAI and Intel India earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours. IndiaAI and Intel India earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours.  — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw)  Pravin Patel verified the record in the presence of S. Krishnan, Shri Abhishek Singh, Kavita Bhatia, and Srinivasan Iyengar. The event emphasised the importance of creating a trustworthy AI system for citizens.  Nationwide AI responsibility pledge campaign The IndiaAI Mission joined forces with Intel India to start a national campaign that aimed to encourage citizens throughout India to pledge responsible and ethical AI usage. Participants were invited to visit the dedicated portal aipledge.indiaai.gov.in, which provided them with a pledge that contained scenario-based questions to make them think about data privacy and transparency, accountability, fairness and how to stop misinformation. Digital recognition and learning opportunities People who completed the pledge received a digital badge that recognised their dedication and provided them with access to AI learning pathways for advanced understanding of emerging technologies.  Sir Vaishnaw explained through his media interview that Prime Minister Modis vision serves as the guiding force behind this campaign. He said, It is his vision that inspired us to reach out to colleges, engage with faculty members, and encourage students to take this pledge to use AI responsibly. AI creates possibilities which can enhance human existence, transform society and improve our upcoming time period when people use AI in a responsible manner. The 2,50,000 students who have taken this pledge deserve special recognition. This moment represents a significant achievement for India. Citizen engagement and digital responsibility The Minister demonstrated that public interest in the campaign reached higher levels than expected because people needed to understand how AI affects society through its implementation target, which exceeded 5000 pledges. He described this initiative as a milestone in citizen-led digital responsibility, which demonstrates Indias commitment to AI development through worldwide AI ethical standards and public confidence-building initiatives. The AI Responsibility Pledge campaign required participants to think about how their AI choices would affect others while learning about data protection and AI system requirements for openness. The initiative intends to create a responsible innovation framework that will teach upcoming citizens about AI technology and its ethical implications. Building a human-centred AI ecosystem The youth of India showed their deep passion for their country through their record-breaking achievement. The research shows that education and awareness programs, together with community outreach efforts, will establish AI systems that people will use with trust and responsibility. India is establishing its foundation for human-centred artificial intelligence development through these value-based practices, which treat technology as a tool for social betterment. The Indian success in engaging citizens for ethical AI usage demonstrates that the country has developed the capacity to lead AI progress while establishing operational protocols for trustworthy and equitable AI systems. The campaign aims to achieve responsible AI implementation through active participation from educators, citizens, policymakers and industry leaders. India shows through its initiatives that artificial intelligence development should focus on technological advancements, but also include ethical standards and accountable behaviour, and the establishment of public confidence. The record-breaking pledge campaign demonstrates the nations commitment to using AI for positive social impact, which will lead to a society that balances technological advancement with essential human principles.