8-Year-Old Tech Prodigy Addresses India AI Summit

Eight-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva recently addressed the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, becoming the event's youngest speaker. His presentation focused on the intersection of ancient Indian philosophies and modern Artificial Intelligence systems.

Sachdeva, who describes himself as a technologist, discussed his approach to linking age-old wisdom with current AI development. He also shared insights on how a recently released Indian AI model contributes to AI literacy and economic growth, drawing comparisons between AI model development strategies in different nations.

During the summit, Sachdeva met with prominent figures in the technology industry, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This engagement follows previous high-profile meetings, such as with Apple CEO Tim Cook in 2023 when Sachdeva was five. He has also met with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who acknowledged Sachdeva's potential for contributing to a better world with AI.

Sachdeva's early achievements include being one of the youngest TEDx speakers on technology and AI at age six, earning recognition in the Asia Book of Records. His work has also received attention from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for a prototype rocket ship concept. He holds a Google certification in Responsible AI and authored the book "Are You Born With AI?," focusing on responsible technology use and youth engagement. His academic knowledge has been assessed as comparable to that of a 14-year-old.

Beyond his technical pursuits, Sachdeva serves as an ITU160 Ambassador for the International Telecommunication Union and is involved with other organizations like ECB Sustainable Youth. He participated in the 79th United Nations General Assembly's Summit of the Future in September 2024 and addressed national celebrations for India's National Education Policy in 2025.