Vineet Nayar flags data ownership, jobs debate at India AI Impact Summit 2026

18th February 2026

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, our Founder Vineet Nayar shared critical perspectives on the future of AI in India raising important questions around data ownership, job creation and long-term national capability. His remarks underscored that while AI presents immense opportunity, its true impact will depend on how responsibly it is designed, governed, and aligned with human development. As India navigates this next phase of technological transformation, these insights are especially relevant for the education ecosystem where preparing learners and teachers to engage meaningfully with AI will be key. At Sampark Foundation, we believe that technology, when rooted in pedagogy and classroom realities, can strengthen learning outcomes and support systems at scale.