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India set a Guinness World Record with 2.5 lakh pledges for the AI Responsibility campaign at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
India set a Guinness World Record with 2.5 lakh pledges for the AI Responsibility campaign at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. (Image: PIB)
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India has entered the Guinness World Records for receiving the “Most pledges for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours,” after 2,50,946 valid pledges were recorded between February 16 and 17.
The announcement was made at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The record was officially verified by a Guinness World Records adjudicator in the presence of senior government officials and industry representatives.
IndiaAI and Intel India earn GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/kgyWhCt6eU— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) February 18, 2026
The nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign was launched under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India on February 16. Through the dedicated portal, citizens were invited to commit to the ethical, inclusive and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.
The initiative encouraged participants to reflect on key principles such as data privacy, accountability, transparency and tackling misinformation through scenario-based questions. Those who completed the pledge received a digital badge along with access to AI learning resources.
Speaking at the summit, Vaishnaw credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for inspiring the large-scale outreach to colleges and students. “It is his vision that motivated us to engage with colleges and faculty members and encourage students to take this pledge to use AI as a force for good. A special round of applause to the 2,50,000 students who participated. This is a proud day for the country,” he said.
The minister noted that the participation far exceeded the initial target of 5,000 pledges, underscoring growing public awareness around responsible AI adoption. He described the achievement as a milestone in citizen-led digital responsibility and said it reflects India’s commitment to shaping the global AI conversation around ethics, inclusion and public trust.
What Is the AI Responsibility Pledge?
The AI Responsibility Pledge is a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging citizens to commit to the ethical, transparent and accountable use of Artificial Intelligence.
Hosted on a dedicated online portal, the pledge required participants to engage with scenario-based questions focused on key principles such as data privacy, fairness, transparency, accountability and combating misinformation. The idea was to make individuals reflect on how AI technologies should be used responsibly in everyday life, academia and industry.
Participants who completed the pledge received a digital certificate or badge and access to curated AI learning pathways, reinforcing the broader goal of building a trustworthy and human-centric AI ecosystem
Delhi, India, India
February 18, 2026, 17:17 IST
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