The President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis, stated that education is the key to ensuring that artificial intelligence is used responsibly. He made this statement while addressing the session on "AI and Education: From Innovation to Impact" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The President added that data and technology literacy are the foundation of democracy.
He stated that Estonia is working to ensure that the majority of its population gains access to basic AI tools. The session focused on how countries can move beyond pilot programs to the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in public education. The discussion also highlighted the presence of AI in classrooms and the central challenges in deploying AI in a responsible, equitable, and learning-focused manner.