In AI, India could leap ahead through energy-efficient hardware, neuromorphic computing, or quantum technologies, focusing on building efficient and sustainable AI systems rather than joining the global AI arms race. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images Artificial Intelligence, something that began as a technological breakthrough is now shaping geopolitics, economic models, workforce structures, and even human identity. It is becoming increasingly clear that the most important debate is no longer simply about how powerful AI will become, but about how societies choose to build, govern, and coexist with intelligent machines. (Sign up for THEdge, The Hindu’s weekly education newsletter.). Published – April 22, 2026 08:30 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Watch: Telangana RTC employees go on strike over unmet demands Transport Minister targets KCR, Harish Rao over Telangana RTC strike