The mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ wrapped up in New Delhi, with 88 countries and international organizations endorsing the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact. This declaration signifies a crucial step in global collaboration on artificial intelligence. The document emphasizes the fair distribution of AI benefits across all of humanity, guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all).
The New Delhi Declaration focuses on enhancing international cooperation and multi-stakeholder engagement, while also emphasizing the importance of respecting national sovereignty. It aims to advance AI through accessible and trustworthy frameworks. The declaration is structured around seven key pillars that lay the groundwork for global AI cooperation.
The document highlights the role of AI in driving economic transformation and stresses the significance of open-source and accessible AI ecosystems. It also underlines the need for energy-efficient AI infrastructure and expanding AI’s role in various sectors such as science, governance, and public service delivery.
Inspired by the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family), the declaration stresses the importance of enhancing affordability and access to AI resources. It recognizes the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI as a voluntary framework to promote access to foundational AI resources and support innovation while respecting national laws.
Advancing secure, trustworthy, and robust AI is deemed essential for building trust and maximizing societal and economic benefits. The summit aims to strengthen international cooperation and a multi-stakeholder approach to advance shared priorities and voluntary guidelines promoting AI for a prosperous future for humanity.
