{"id":28361,"date":"2026-02-17T14:15:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/pm-modi-checks-out-india-made-ai-powered-smart-glasses-that-listen-respond-what-is-sarvam-kaze-explainers-news\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:15:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:15:04","slug":"pm-modi-checks-out-india-made-ai-powered-smart-glasses-that-listen-respond-what-is-sarvam-kaze-explainers-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/pm-modi-checks-out-india-made-ai-powered-smart-glasses-that-listen-respond-what-is-sarvam-kaze-explainers-news\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Checks Out India-Made AI-Powered Smart Glasses That Listen &#038; Respond: What Is Sarvam Kaze? | Explainers News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9910764\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">February 17, 2026, 19:35 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9910764\" class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742 asubttl-schema\">Developed by Bengaluru-based startup Sarvam AI and unveiled at the AI Impact summit, Sarvam Kaze is positioned as India&#8217;s alternative to global wearables like Meta Ray-Ban<\/h2>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-77f77059f24b3304 artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=PM%20Modi%20Checks%20Out%20India-Made%20AI-Powered%20Smart%20Glasses%20That%20Listen%20%26%20Respond%3A%20What%20Is%20Sarvam%20Kaze%3F - %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/www.news18.com\/explainers\/pm-modi-checks-out-india-made-ai-powered-smart-glasses-that-listen-respond-what-is-sarvam-kaze-ws-l-9910764.html%3Futm_source%3Dwhatsapp%26utm_medium%3Dsocial_share%26utm_campaign%3Dnw18english%0D%0A %0D%0A Get the latest news anytime, anywhere. 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(X)\" title=\"PM Narendra Modi spotted wearing Sarvam Kaze. (X)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742\"\/><i class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742 imgzoom\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/zoom-img.svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742 imgzoomicn tap_to_zoom\"\/><\/i><\/div>\n<p>PM Narendra Modi spotted wearing Sarvam Kaze. (X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742 flscrnimgwrp \"><img class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742 flscrnimg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 44 44\" fill=\"none\" class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742 flscrncls\"><circle cx=\"22\" cy=\"22\" r=\"22\" transform=\"rotate(-90 22 22)\" fill=\"#111111\" fill-opacity=\"0.9\" class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742\"\/><path d=\"M29.7757 16.8142L23.9651 22.6248L29.7757 28.4355L28.3108 29.9004L22.5002 24.0897L16.6896 29.9004L15.2247 28.4355L21.0353 22.6248L15.2247 16.8142L16.6896 15.3493L22.5002 21.16L28.3108 15.3493L29.7757 16.8142Z\" fill=\"white\" class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/preparation-is-the-antidote-pm-modi-addresses-ai-job-fears-9910691.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/a> tried on a sleek, spectacles-like AI device.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Not glasses, the wearable or Sarvam Kaze is an indigenous artificial intelligence (AI)-powered device developed by homegrown startup Sarvam AI.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Developed by Bengaluru-based startup Sarvam AI and unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, it is positioned as India\u2019s homegrown alternative to global wearables like the Meta Ray-Ban.<\/p>\n<h2>What makes Sarvam Kaze unique?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>The glasses are designed to listen, understand, and respond to user queries while capturing what the wearer sees in real-time.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike many competitors, it runs on Sarvam\u2019s in-house AI stack, specifically optimized for Indian languages and regional contexts.<\/li>\n<li>It utilises the Sarvam Edge AI model, allowing it to process information locally on the device for faster responses, enhanced privacy, and offline functionality.<\/li>\n<li>It features a discreet \u201cspectacles-like&#8221; frame with embedded cameras and microphones built into the arms for hands-free capture and interaction.<\/li>\n<li>Through the Sarvam Platform, developers can build custom experiences and specialized applications tailored for the glasses.<\/li>\n<li>Supports real-time interaction, allowing users to receive instant audio feedback or summaries based on their surroundings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When will it be available?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">In the pictures shared by Sarvam AI co-founder Pratyush Kumar, the Prime Minister is seen testing the real-time capabilities of the device while visiting the exhibition. According to the company, Sarvam Kaze is likely to be available in the market in May.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">It is expected to be available to the public in May 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018Made in India\u2019 AI product<\/h2>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">From design to technical development, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/india\/india-ai-summit-2026-live-updates-ai-impact-summit-delhi-bharat-mandapam-huang-sundar-pichai-artificial-intelligence-latest-news-liveblog-ws-l-9905752.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entire product<\/a> has been made in India. The company is presenting itself as a completely indigenous AI product. Apart from this, developers will also have the facility to create custom applications on the Sarvam platform. That is, they can develop separate AI-based experiences for specific needs.<\/p>\n<h2>What exactly is Sarvam AI creating?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">Sarvam AI is one of the teams developing \u2018Foundational AI Models\u2019 tailored to Indian needs. They focus on building Large Language Models (LLMs) and Speech Models for Indian languages. These models will be useful for voice interfaces, document processing, and citizen services.<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\">The company has also recently introduced:<\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">Sarvam Akshar \u2013 Digitization of documents<\/p>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\">Sarvam Studio \u2013 Platform for multilingual content creation<\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">Saaras V3 \u2013 Advanced Speech Recognition Model<\/p>\n<h2>Why it matters<\/h2>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">The development is considered important in the context of the \u2018IndiaAI Mission\u2019. The mission was launched by the central government in March 2024 with a provision of Rs 10,372 crore.<\/p>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">The summit in Delhi is bringing together policymakers, startups, researchers and global technology leaders to discuss responsible and innovative AI development. The event signals that India is no longer just a country using AI, but is also emerging as a country building its own AI products and models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-18814a1d8226d353 artnws newsletter\">\n<p>Handpicked stories, in your inbox<\/p>\n<p>A newsletter with the best of our journalism<\/p>\n<p><input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Your Email\" class=\"jsx-18814a1d8226d353 artnwinpt\" value=\"\"\/><button class=\"jsx-18814a1d8226d353 subscrbe newsletter\">submit<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>February 17, 2026, 19:18 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c88456722e94b84d jsx-2025556742 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/explainers\/\">explainers<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> PM Modi Checks Out India-Made AI-Powered Smart Glasses That Listen &amp; Respond: What Is Sarvam Kaze?<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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