New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam hosted the triumphant close of the AI Impact Summit 2026, culminating in the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact—a document hailed by 88 countries and international entities as a cornerstone for global AI synergy aimed at economic surge and societal uplift.
Guided by ‘Sarva Jan Hitaya, Sarva Jan Sukhaya,’ it advocates for AI gains to permeate every layer of human society equitably. The text stresses enhanced international teamwork, stakeholder engagement, sovereignty respect, and reliable, open AI pathways.
Seven strategic pillars anchor the declaration: AI democratization, growth and welfare through AI, safe AI deployment, scientific AI applications, empowerment access, human talent cultivation, and dynamic AI innovations.
Voluntary initiatives stole the show, featuring the AI Charter, Impact and Trust Commons, science AI networks, empowerment platforms, workforce playbooks with reskilling tenets, and efficiency principles for AI resilience.
Sessions explored AI’s economic catalysts, open-source imperatives, energy-efficient builds, and integrations in science, administration, and services. The global pledge advances unified governance, non-mandatory structures, and collaboration to actualize bold AI visions.
This gathering sets the stage for perpetual bonds, propelling AI to the forefront of worldwide development with fairness at its core.