New Delhi’s tech scene buzzed with optimism as Puneet Chandhok, Chairman of Microsoft India and South Asia, delivered a bold forecast at the AI Impact Summit 2026. Speaking during a session on ‘AI for Disaster Management: Anticipatory, Hyperlocal, Scalable,’ Chandhok highlighted the blistering pace of AI model improvements.
‘AI is evolving at an unprecedented speed,’ he declared, pointing to dramatic advancements in recent months. Today’s models are not just sophisticated; they’re ready for global adoption, propelling businesses forward faster than ever.
Chandhok emphasized visible transformations over the past six months, predicting the AI sector could expand a thousandfold in the next three years. From basic coding aids, AI has morphed into integral business tools, acting like digital team members in corporate environments.
He showcased AI’s prowess in generating legal documents, raising critical questions about control and security. ‘Companies must prioritize sovereignty in this AI-driven era,’ Chandhok urged, noting the shift from cloud-centric to AI-first infrastructures.
Future enterprises will be built on AI foundations, he envisioned. On jobs, Chandhok dismissed fears of obsolescence, asserting AI will transform roles rather than eliminate them. Continuous learning is non-negotiable.
‘If you’re not learning AI today, you’re learning nothing,’ he stressed, inspiring attendees to embrace the revolution shaping tomorrow’s world.