Actor-comedian Vir Das has responded with sharp wit to the controversy involving Galgotias University at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The university faced backlash after a China-made robot dog displayed at its stall led to confusion and criticism online.
Instead of issuing a direct comment on the technicalities of the issue, Vir chose satire. Taking to X, he wrote that nothing is truly original when viewed broadly, suggesting that even human creations are derivative in nature. In a humorous twist, he remarked that everything might as well be made by a “Galgotias University in the sky,” poking fun at the debate over innovation and ownership.
He followed it up with another post featuring a photograph of a dog. Using the moment to shift the narrative, Vir encouraged people to adopt indie dogs, calling them wonderful companions. In his caption, he joked that the dog in the picture had just been informed that it was not “made” by the university.
The posts quickly gained traction, with social media users praising the comedian’s light-hearted yet pointed take on the situation. While the university has clarified that it never claimed to have manufactured the robot, Vir Das’s commentary has ensured that the episode continues to trend online this time through humour.
