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Role of AI in health discussed

The future of artificial intelligence was not just discussed on the 2nd day of the AI-Impact Summit — it was put to an immediate vote. In a lively session led by Professor David Yanagizawa-Drott, delegates were asked to choose how a hypothetical Indian State’s health system should deploy AI in...

Video | India AI Impact Summit 2026: Can AI Deliver Real Impact Beyond The Hype?

In conversation with The Print, Iqbal Dhaliwal, Global Executive Director of Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), explains why AI in public policy must be judged by measurable outcomes, not ambition. Hosting “AI for Social Good: Impact That Works” at the summit, J-PAL calls for rigorous...

Feel-good vs do-good AI: J-PAL director calls for reality check on AI tools

J-PAL launched the AI Evidence Playbook—a manual to guide government officials on deploying AI responsibly.

AI must succeed beyond hype to deliver solutions that improve lives: IT Secretary S. Krishnan

Addressing the J-PAL session titled "From Algorithms to Outcomes: Building AI that Works for People" on the second day of the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here, Krishnan said the India AI Mission is modelled to address diverse needs and real-world challenges.

AI must succeed beyond hype to deliver solutions that improve lives

Iqbal Singh Dhaliwal, Global Executive Director of The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), underscored the importance of rigorous evaluation, saying that "If you've spent enough time in development, you've seen many silver bullets come and go."

Opinion | On AI impact, India has important lessons for the world

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 will showcase the ingenuity and skill of India’s tech workforce, civil society organisations and universities, and the government’s long-term vision — first in building a strong digital public infrastructure, and now in AI.

New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty

Project AI Evidence will connect governments, tech companies, and nonprofits with world-class economists at MIT and across J-PAL's global network to evaluate and improve AI solutions.

February 2026 Global Monthly Newsletter

In this edition of our newsletter, we cover our annual update, including reflections on rapid changes in global development and key priorities for 2026, the lineup for J-PAL's flagship event at next week's India AI Impact Summit, including speakers from Meta, Google, Anthropic, government leaders...