New Delhi, India – Web Desk: India’s high-profile AI summit has drawn global criticism after a controversy involving a private university’s exhibit went viral, raising questions about the country’s technology narrative and innovation claims.
During the central AI summit in New Delhi, a professor from Galgotias University reportedly presented a Chinese-made robotic dog as a university-developed creation. According to Reuters, the incident triggered backlash on social media, with critics accusing the university of misrepresentation and undermining the credibility of the event.
Following the viral video and mounting criticism, summit organizers instructed the university to dismantle its exhibition booth. The university later issued a clarification regarding the incident.
Reports also highlighted organizational shortcomings at the summit, including poor internet connectivity, alleged theft of items from some booths, and general management concerns. Experts say the controversy has sparked debate about India’s technology and innovation narrative, particularly the “Make in India” campaign.
Analysts warn that such incidents could damage India’s global reputation in the technology and innovation sector, especially at a time when the country is positioning itself as a major AI and digital economy hub.
