- AI summit in New Delhi brings together world leaders and technology pioneers to shape governance, innovation, and ethical frameworks as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms economies and societies worldwide.
- Global leaders and tech giants convene to address AI’s impact on jobs, ethics, regulation, and digital safety amid accelerating technological disruption worldwide.
- India positions itself as a bridge between advanced economies and the Global South, promoting inclusive innovation through scalable digital infrastructure and collaboration.
India is hosting a major global artificial intelligence summit this week, bringing together world leaders, technology executives, policymakers, and innovators to address some of the most pressing challenges posed by rapidly advancing AI technologies, including job disruption, digital safety, and ethical governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the five-day AI Impact Summit in New Delhi today, describing the event as a milestone that reflects India’s accelerating progress in science and technology and highlights the capabilities of the country’s youth, Indian news agencies report.
The summit aims to establish a “shared roadmap for global AI governance and collaboration” amid growing international debate over regulation and responsible innovation.
Organizers expect around 250,000 participants, including more than 20 heads of state and 45 ministerial delegations, making this the largest edition of the summit to date.
The gathering comes at a pivotal moment as artificial intelligence reshapes economies, transforms labour markets, and raises complex questions surrounding security, ethics, and regulation.
Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from experimental innovation to a central force driving global transformation. From generative AI systems capable of producing text and images to advanced applications in healthcare, defense, and climate modelling, governments and corporations worldwide are racing to harness its potential while managing associated risks.
Previously hosted in France, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, the summit has evolved from a narrowly focused discussion on AI safety into a broad global platform addressing innovation, trade, governance, and economic opportunity.
India views the event as an opportunity to position itself as a bridge between advanced economies and the Global South. Officials highlighted the country’s experience in developing large-scale digital public infrastructure — including digital identity and payment platforms — as a model for deploying AI at scale while maintaining affordability and accessibility.
India’s Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized that artificial intelligence should serve humanity by promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development, stating that the ultimate goal is to ensure AI contributes positively to society and the planet.
Among the prominent global participants are French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, alongside leading technology executives including Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Cristiano Amon, Brad Smith, and Yann LeCun.
The summit is structured around three central themes — “people, progress, and planet,” described by organizers as the “three sutras.” While the gathering is not expected to produce a legally binding agreement, it may conclude with a nonbinding declaration outlining shared goals for AI development and cooperation.
Experts anticipate discussions will focus on balancing innovation with safeguards, ensuring governments establish regulatory guardrails without slowing technological advancement.
Analysts note that increased public investment and stronger international partnerships will likely be key topics as nations seek to integrate AI responsibly into the global economy.
Since the first AI summit in 2023 — held shortly after the launch of ChatGPT sparked worldwide excitement and concern about generative AI — such meetings have grown rapidly in scale and ambition. The New Delhi summit reflects how artificial intelligence has become one of the defining geopolitical and economic issues of the modern era.
As global competition intensifies, India hopes the gathering will reinforce its emerging role as a major player shaping the future direction of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity.
