‘Felt like a third-class citizen’: Bengaluru-based founder slams VIP culture at India AI Impact Summit
New Delhi: A Bengaluru-based researcher and co-founder of Indilingo, has triggered a debate on inclusivity at India’s flagship AI event after describing his experience at the AI Impact Summit 2026 as “disrespectful” and exclusionary, citing repeated restrictions imposed for VIP movement.
Jay Gala shared a detailed post on X, saying he attended the summit as someone building an AI startup focused on promoting Indian languages.
