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Today’s era is one of digital transformation. Technology has influenced almost every sphere of human life, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as the most powerful medium of this transformation. For a developing nation like India, AI is not only a technological advancement but also a major opportunity for social, economic and educational progress.
In this context, the organization of the India AI Impact Summit can be considered extremely significant. As a teacher, I regard this summit as a platform that provides a new direction to India’s future education system and to the younger generation.
Education is the foundation of any nation. If education is strong, the future of the country will also be bright. At the India AI Impact Summit, it was clearly emphasized that the appropriate use of AI can improve the quality of education. In the traditional education system, all students are taught in the same manner, whereas each student has a different learning capacity. An AI-based education system can personalize learning according to the needs, interests and abilities of individual students. This would provide additional support to weaker students and new opportunities for talented students to excel.
As a teacher, I believe that AI is a supportive tool for educators, not a replacement for them. Smart classrooms, digital content, virtual laboratories and AI-based assessment systems can make teachers’ work easier. Teachers will no longer remain mere providers of information; instead, they will take on the roles of guides, motivators and mentors. The India AI Impact Summit placed special emphasis on the idea that the role of teachers will become even more important in the future of education, because moral values, sensitivity and a human perspective can only be nurtured by teachers.
At the same time, the organization of the India AI Impact Summit has given India global recognition as a responsible AI power and is likely to boost AI investment and technology inflow into the country. Affordable AI solutions in local languages will become available for farmers, students, and ordinary citizens, thereby helping to reduce the digital divide. The conference will also contribute to building global consensus to prevent the misuse of AI (such as deepfakes), ensuring digital security for the common people. Its greatest benefit is that AI policies will no longer be shaped solely by the agendas of wealthy nations, but will also reflect the needs of developing countries like India.
However, along with the growing influence of AI, certain challenges also arise. The biggest concern is that if students become entirely dependent on technology, their creativity and critical thinking abilities may be affected. As teachers, it is our responsibility to use AI in a balanced manner. It is essential to teach students that AI is a tool and the ultimate decision-making power must remain with humans. The India AI Impact Summit included serious discussions on the necessity of integrating ethical education and human values alongside technological advancement.
AI also has a significant impact on employment and skill development. In the future, many traditional jobs may disappear, but new types of employment opportunities will also emerge. As teachers, we must prepare students for the future. Beyond textbook knowledge, they must be taught skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, digital literacy and innovation. The message of the India AI Impact Summit that education must be aligned with employment is extremely important in today’s time.
The gap between rural and urban education has long been a major issue in India. AI can play an important role in reducing this disparity. Online education, digital platforms and AI-based learning tools can deliver quality education even to remote areas. As teachers, this is a ray of hope for us, as talent will no longer be limited by location. The India AI Impact Summit demonstrated that with appropriate policies, AI can make education more inclusive. However, the possibility of misuse of AI cannot be ignored. Issues such as data security, privacy and cyber threats are serious concerns.
As teachers, it is "our duty to teach students digital responsibility and safe technological practices. At the same time, it is essential to help them understand that technology should be used for the benefit of society, not to cause harm."
In conclusion, as a teacher, "I believe that the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is a significant step toward transforming India into a knowledge-based economy. The summit not only discusses technological advancement but also places education, ethics, and human values at its core. If teachers, students, the government and society collectively adopt AI in the right direction, India has the potential to lead at the global level in the coming years."
In summary, AI is the future and education is its foundation. As teachers, our role is to ensure that AI serves humanity, rather than humanity serving AI. The India AI Impact Summit teaches us that the right balance between technology and education can make India a strong, self-reliant and developed nation.
(Author: Dr. Sunil Kumar Verma, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi- The views expressed are personal.)
