India AI Summit Faces Backlash Over Cash-Only Food Payments, No UPI Accepted
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India AI Summit: Digital India event accepts only 'cash' for food, sparks criticism
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Moneycontrol•17-02-2026, 12:55
India AI Summit: Digital India event accepts only 'cash' for food, sparks criticism
•Attendees at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi were surprised by cash-only food counters, despite the event celebrating digital growth.
•Participants complained online about the irony of a 'Digital India' initiative not accepting UPI or card payments.
•Users on X (formerly Twitter) criticized the event for 'bad execution,' lack of WiFi, poor crowd control, and traffic issues.
•The summit, held from February 16-20, 2026, aims to discuss inclusive and ethical AI development.
•Hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the event features global leaders like Emmanuel Macron, Sam Altman, and Sundar Pichai.
