IndiaAI Mission Smashes Guinness Record With 250,000 Ethical AI Promises

Updated: February 19, 2026 03:31

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India achieved a Guinness World Record by collecting over 2.5 lakh AI responsibility pledges within 24 hours at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The campaign, led by MeitY and Intel India, emphasized ethical, inclusive, and transparent AI adoption, positioning India as a global leader in responsible AI governance.

India has set a Guinness World Record with over 2.5 lakh AI responsibility pledges collected within 24 hours at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The nationwide campaign, led by MeitY under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India, highlights the country’s push for ethical and inclusive AI adoption.

India’s landmark achievement was announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the summit held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The initiative, launched on February 16, 2026, invited citizens to voluntarily commit to responsible and values-driven use of artificial intelligence. The record underscores India’s growing leadership in shaping global AI governance.

Key Highlights

IndiaAI Mission and Intel India collaborated to launch the AI Responsibility Pledge campaign, aiming to mobilize citizens nationwide for ethical AI practices.
The campaign secured 250,946 pledges in 24 hours, officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest mass participation in an AI responsibility initiative.
The pledges emphasized responsible, inclusive, and transparent use of AI technologies, aligning with India’s broader vision of values-led digital transformation.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the achievement as a milestone in India’s journey to position itself as a global leader in AI governance and innovation.
The campaign was hosted on the dedicated portal aipledge.indiaai.gov.in, enabling seamless participation across the country.
The record-setting drive coincided with the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the future of AI adoption and regulation.

IndiaAI Mission and Intel India collaborated to launch the AI Responsibility Pledge campaign, aiming to mobilize citizens nationwide for ethical AI practices.

The campaign secured 250,946 pledges in 24 hours, officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest mass participation in an AI responsibility initiative.

The pledges emphasized responsible, inclusive, and transparent use of AI technologies, aligning with India’s broader vision of values-led digital transformation.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the achievement as a milestone in India’s journey to position itself as a global leader in AI governance and innovation.

The campaign was hosted on the dedicated portal aipledge.indiaai.gov.in, enabling seamless participation across the country.

The record-setting drive coincided with the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the future of AI adoption and regulation.

This achievement not only reflects India’s technological ambition but also its commitment to embedding ethics and responsibility into the AI narrative. By mobilizing citizens at scale, India has demonstrated that AI progress must be matched with accountability and inclusivity.

Sources: Mint, The Economic Times, IANS, Voice&Data

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