India's AI summit faces backlash after a Chinese robot, falsely labeled Indian-made, caused diplomatic and credibility concerns.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned India's AI Impact Summit as a disorganized PR event, accusing the government of showcasing Chinese-made technology—specifically a robotic dog labeled "Orion" from Galgotias University—as indigenous innovation. The university was ordered to vacate its stall after the robot was identified as a Unitree Go2, a Chinese product. Gandhi and opposition leaders claimed the incident damaged India’s global AI reputation and raised concerns about data security and authenticity. The university defended its actions, stating the robot was used for student research and not presented as a domestic creation. The summit, hosted in New Delhi and attended by global leaders, aims to position India as a leader in AI, but the controversy has sparked debate over transparency and national credibility.