Imphal, Jan 19 (PTI) Nasscom director Nirupam Chaudhuri on Monday said artificial intelligence (AI) has become a democratic force, and its future will be written in both big cities, as well as small towns.
Addressing a pre-summit event in the run-up to the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, Chaudhuri said Manipur should be considered a “living lab” of inclusive AI where innovation serves both local development and global needs.
“Today, AI is no longer a futuristic concept. It has become a democratic force. In Manipur, it is in a unique moment…

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