Key Discussions and Highlights

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The event served as a high-level knowledge exchange between global student delegations and Indian institutional leadership, exploring cybersecurity as a shared global and societal responsibility. Discussions highlighted how cybersecurity has evolved into a critical domain influencing national security, economic stability, and everyday digital interactions. Student representatives from MIT, Columbia, and Harvard shared their perspectives on India’s growing technological leadership, particularly in artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, and innovation ecosystems.

The address by Sanjay Jasjit Singh, DG USI, underscored that cybersecurity today is uniquely democratic in impact, affecting daily wage workers and global enterprises alike. His remarks emphasised the necessity of international collaboration, shared norms, and institutional partnerships to secure cyberspace amid rapid digitalisation. The session on Crowdsourcing CyberPeace and Cybersecurity, delivered by Major Vineet Kumar, articulated the principle that in a digitally connected nation like India, every citizen is a stakeholder in cyber resilience. His address covered emerging risks such as deepfakes, misinformation, and synthetic manipulation, stressing the importance of creating a safe, trusted, and resilient digital ecosystem. He further highlighted CyberPeace’s crowdsourced approach to cyber resilience, including

volunteer-driven capacity building, cyber hygiene awareness, and first-responder frameworks. He referenced the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) and the evolving rules that were enacted in 2025, citing data protection as a cornerstone of public trust and digital governance. Mr. M. A. K. P. Singh contributed insights on contemporary cyber threats in the context of global conflicts, including lessons emerging from the Russia–Ukraine cyber domain. He discussed recent cyber incidents affecting financial systems, market infrastructure, and the importance of cyber hygiene culture, reinforcing the need for institutional vigilance and public awareness.

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Outputs

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• Policy note / brief
• Toolkit / resource
• Partnerships / MoUs

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Other (specify):

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• Practical capacity-building discussions
• Strategic dialogue on cybersecurity and digital governance
• Knowledge exchange between global student delegations and Indian institutions

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Section E: Contribution to the AI Impact Summit

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The event contributes to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the following ways:

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Reinforcing Safe and Trusted AI:

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By foregrounding issues such as deepfakes, data protection, and cyber hygiene, the discussions directly supported the Summit’s emphasis on building trust and safety into AI-enabled digital ecosystems.

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Advancing Global Capacity Building:

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Engagement with students from leading global universities fostered cross-border dialogue on cybersecurity, governance, and responsible technology use, aligning with IndiaAI’s vision of collaborative global leadership.

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Democratising Responsibility in the Digital Age:

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The focus on crowdsourcing CyberPeace reinforced the idea that AI safety and cyber resilience require participation from citizens, institutions, and international partners alike.

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Summit week follow-up interest: Yes

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Section F: Additional Information

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Other collaterals:

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Photographs and event documentation attached under Annexure A.

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Reflections:

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The interaction between global student delegations and Indian institutional leadership was highly engaging and intellectually rich. The format enabled candid discussion, comparative perspectives, and mutual learning. Future engagements could benefit from extended interaction time and thematic breakout discussions.

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Section G: Declaration

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We certify that the information provided in this Post Event Report is accurate and complete. The event was conducted in compliance with the affiliation guidelines issued under the Call for Proposals for the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

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