CPRG Hosts 'Data for Development' Event at AI Impact Summit 2026

• CPRG hosted a main summit event, "Data for Development: Building AI in the Global South," at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• The dialogue focused on improving data and AI tool access, strengthening local model development, and transitioning Global South countries from AI consumers to creators.
• Experts emphasized ethical design, sustainable infrastructure, and transparent data policies for expanding digital capacity.
• Dr. Ramanand stressed democratizing data and AI tools globally, while Alok Kumar Rai highlighted India's potential to become an AI creator.
• The event also previewed CPRG's report on India's AI and data services potential and included a roundtable on AI in school education.