🏆 Global Milestone: India's AI Responsibility Record
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced a historic achievement at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. India has officially set a Guinness World Record for the “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours.”
2,50,946
Valid Pledges
24 Hrs
Timeframe (Feb 16-17)
#1
Guinness Title
🤝 The Campaign: 'AI for All'
Launch under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India, the campaign mobilized citizens to commit to ethical AI usage.
🌐 The Platform
Citizens participated via the dedicated portal aipledge.indiaai.gov.in, answering scenario-based questions on data privacy and accountability.
🎓 Incentives
Participants received a digital badge and exclusive access to AI learning pathways to improve digital literacy.
⚖️ Core Values
The initiative focused on transparency, combating misinformation, and building a human-centric AI ecosystem.
🇮🇳 Vision for a Trustworthy Future
Shri Vaishnaw dedicated the record to the youth and students of India, highlighting the Prime Minister's vision for technology.
- 🗣️ Minister's Quote: "This is the direction in which the nation must move — towards a future where AI is embraced with responsibility. A special round of applause to the 250,000 students who have taken this pledge."
- 📈 Exceeding Expectations: The final count of over 2.5 lakh pledges far exceeded the initial target of 5,000, showcasing immense public interest in responsible tech.
📚 Prelims Quiz Corner
1. The Guinness World Record for "Most AI responsibility pledges in 24 hours" was set under which mission?
Answer: B
2. Which private sector partner collaborated with the government for this specific AI pledge campaign?
Answer: C
Source Information: PIB Release ID: 2229622 (Feb 18, 2026)
Link to Original Press Release
Ministry of Electronics & IT
