India showing trust and optimism, West is anxious: Rishi Sunak on future of AI
India Today
Sunak exuded confidence about AI's future in India a day after French President Emmanuel Macron expressed similar views saying it was the time to innovate with India.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday highlighted the sharp contrast in global attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence, saying India stands out for its optimism and trust as far as the future and effectiveness of AI is concerned, unlike many Western nations where anxiety persists.
Speaking at an AI event in New Delhi, Sunak said the debate around the emerging technology is as much about public confidence as it is about technological advancement.
"Across the world, we're seeing these different attitudes towards AI. In countries like India, where we are, there's enormous optimism and trust, and in Western countries, we're seeing that anxiety is still the dominant feeling towards AI," Sunak said during an interactive session with global technology leaders.
"I think closing that confidence gap is as much a policy task as it is a technical one," he added.
The session, held alongside the AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, brought together policymakers and industry executives to discuss governance, innovation and AI sovereignty.
Sunak underlined that governments must actively address public concerns and build trust frameworks to ensure AI’s benefits are widely accepted.
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