Bharat Mandapam hosted history in the making as the India AI Impact Summit 2026 wrapped up with the ‘New Delhi Declaration’s’ resounding approval from 89 countries and orgs. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tweeted the news: full signatures, global nod to PM Modi’s people-first AI strategy.
Echoing ‘benefit all’ philosophy, the pact drives equal AI resource flow to humanity at large.
Summit-goers forged a united front for credible, sturdy AI. They hailed its promise for economic boom and social harmony via principled progress.
Built on seven pillars—resource equity, growth-welfare synergy, safe AI, science boost, inclusive reach, talent nurture, resilient tech—this sets global AI collaboration’s tone.
Fresh ventures: Access charter, impact commons for global scaling, trust commons for safety kits, science network, empowerment hubs, skill playbooks, energy guidelines.
AI framed as economic driver, with pushes for open access, efficient builds, service integrations. Nations recommitted to shared governance, voluntary paths, action-oriented ties.
Anticipate strengthened pacts propelling AI as growth vanguard.