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Sam Altman’s Viral Confusion: “I Didn’t Know What Was Happening” After Modi Grabs His Hand on Stage During the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on February 19, a light-hearted yet awkward onstage incident captured global attention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined top AI leaders—including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and others—for a group photo-op following his address. In a symbolic "unity" gesture, PM Modi grabbed the hands of leaders on either side (Pichai on his right, Altman on his left) and raised them high. While most participants linked hands, Altman and Amodei—CEOs of rival AI firms—hesitated and raised fists instead, creating a visible moment of confusion caught on camera. The clip went viral on social media, with many interpreting it as reluctance amid the OpenAI-Anthropic rivalry. Altman later clarified in an interview with Moneycontrol: "I didn't know what was happening on stage. I was sort of confused. Modi grabbed my hand and put it up, and I just wasn't sure what we were supposed to be doing." Altman emphasized it was genuine bewilderment over the expected pose, not intentional snub. The incident highlighted cultural differences in photo gestures and sparked debates on political PR at international tech events. Despite the awkwardness, the summit focused on responsible AI scaling and global collaboration. . . . . #IndiaAISummit2026 #SamAltman #NarendraModi #AIImpactSummit #OpenAI
India AI Impact summit 2006 Robot dance by Qualcomm though it got hanged sometimes but still better than all other humanoid robots there. . . . . . . #aiimpactsummit #aiimpactsummit2026 #robot #trending #viralreels
The India AI Impact Buildathon Grand Finale was privileged to have Mr Ankit Kakkar, Senior Director – Technical Services Engineering at MongoDB, on the jury panel. Engaging with participants and their solutions, he shared how impressed he was by the depth of thinking and the way college students are embracing AI. His reflections highlighted an important shift — AI is no longer just a topic of discussion; it is becoming a powerful tool for solving real problems. And initiatives like the Buildathon are helping nurture exactly this culture of innovation. #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #IndiaAI #AIImpactSummit #IndiaAIImpactBuildathon #hclguvi explore trending Tech hackathon buildathon 2026 India AI Impact Summit
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The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held from February 16–20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi as the first major global AI event in the Global South, opened with massive ambition to drive responsible, inclusive AI for "People, Planet, and Progress," drawing over 300 exhibitors from 30+ countries, 100+ nations' participation, heads of state like France's Emmanuel Macron and Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, tech leaders including Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai, and lakhs of registrations—but Day 1 was overshadowed by severe logistical chaos, including hours-long queues, overcrowding, entry confusion with repeated security checks and blocked gates (partly due to PM Modi's inauguration), patchy Wi-Fi/mobile connectivity, shortages of food/water, cash-only payments at counters despite "Digital India" branding, restricted device access, alleged thefts from stalls, and general mismanagement that left attendees, startups, and exhibitors frustrated and stranded, prompting widespread criticism on social media and from opposition leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge who called it "utter chaos" and a "global embarrassment" for a "PR-hungry" government; Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologized for the inconveniences, attributed them to unexpectedly high turnout, and set up a "war room" for real-time fixes, leading to smoother operations on Day 2 onward with better crowd management and focus on substantive sessions on AI governance, public health, consumer-centric design, and Global South priorities—ultimately highlighting India's bold vision for AI leadership amid execution gaps that sparked ironic commentary on an AI summit failing basic infrastructure. #IndiaAiimpactSummit2026 #IndiaAiSummit #IndiaAi #AiImpactSummit #ResponsibleAi ⚠️This content is Al-generated and intended for entertainment purposes only. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments or beliefs of any particular religion or community.
Innovation thrives when industry leaders engage with emerging builders. At the Grand Finale of the India AI Impact Buildathon, Sandeep Saini, Senior Vice President and Head of Strategic Initiatives at HCLTech, brought valuable perspective to the jury panel. As he interacted with participants and their solutions, his insights encouraged builders to think strategically about the real-world potential of AI innovation. A moment that reflected exactly what the Buildathon set out to create. #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #IndiaAI #AIImpactSummit #HCLTech #IndiaAIImpactBuildathon Bharat Mandapam New Delhi HCL GUVI AI Solutions explore
‘AI will definitely impact the job market’ says OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman #Indiaaisummit #aiimpactsummit #ashwinivaishnaw #Modi #macron #Unionminister #artificialintelligence #luladasilva #Samaltman #chatgpt
Let's have competition with Robot and computer ! Let's see who will will ? #FutureTech #AiImpactSummit ##AiImpactSummit2026 🇮🇳 #Ai
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed an event in India, calling it 'a treat' to witness the country's rapid AI leadership. The remarks exploded online after Altman reportedly said India 'can't compete' with closed AI like his, triggering a storm of 'peak hubris'. #SamAltman | #openai | #AIImpactSummit | #RepublicWorld
AI meets the loom at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 Traditional weaving is getting a high-tech upgrade this week at Bharat Mandapam. This footage show how AI integration is currently being used within the textile process to ensure technical precision without replacing the artisan's role. These AI systems are designed to provide real-time error detection, identifying mis-weaves or colour deviations the moment they occur so weavers can make instant corrections. #AIsummit #AIImpactSummit #Delhi #BharatMandapam
Hear from Nikunj and Naman, winners at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, as they present their AI-powered Smart Parking System 🚗✨ Young innovators building real-world solutions through AI and shaping the future of smart mobility. INDIAai #IndiaAI #AIImpactSummit #DigitalIndia
PM @narendramodi & @lulaoficial’s Mega Deal: India To Secure Critical Minerals From Brazil #IndiaBrazil #CriticalMinerals #IndiaBrazilDeal #RareEarths #PMModi #LulaDaSilva #GlobalSouth #SupplyChain #AIImpactSummit #AISummit #StrategicPartnership #Geopolitics #ConnectingTheDots Watch 'Connecting The Dots' every Tuesday & Friday on DD INDIA at 8 pm IST or 1430 GMT
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