White Paper Says 16 Percent Of Global AI Talent Is Indian
NEW DELHI- Almost 16 per cent of the world’s AI talent is of Indian origin, giving India an edge in global AI capability, a white paper showed on February 17, adding that India is projected to contribute nearly 20 per cent of incremental global GDP growth over the next 15 years.
The white paper, launched at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ here, marks a strategic effort to shift the national AI narrative from a narrow focus on automation and displacement to one centered on productivity expansion, institutional strengthening and equitable participation in the digital economy.
The white paper underscores a central thesis: the next phase of growth will not be defined by access to AI, but by disciplined execution and large-scale institutional adoption. Based on a series of pre-summit multi-sectoral consultations with policymakers and key stakeholders, it delivers a blueprint to power the next phase of jobs, productivity and inclusive growth, positioning India as a model for the Global South.
Titled ‘AI for All: Catalyzing Jobs, Growth, and Opportunity’, the white paper was launched here by Prosus, a global technology company, in partnership with knowledge partner BCG and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Analyzing India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, including Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, UPI, Account Aggregator and ONDC, the white paper illustrates how AI can be institutionalized responsibly and scaled across emerging economies, positioning India as a model for the Global South.(IANS)
