UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to join the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi to advocate for greater inclusivity in artificial intelligence and to raise awareness about its associated risks. The summit will witness the participation of numerous world leaders and around 35,000 attendees from over 100 countries.
Among the notable leaders attending the summit are President Emmanuel Macron of France, Pedro Sánchez Perez-Castejon of Spain, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Guterres has commended India for taking the lead in organizing such summits, emphasizing the importance of global understanding of AI’s potentials and risks.
Guterres aims to ensure that all stakeholders comprehend the implications of AI and have a voice in shaping related policies, rather than leaving the decision-making solely to a select few governments or companies. He stresses the need for inclusive decision-making processes based on factual and scientific foundations.
During his visit to New Delhi, Guterres plans to hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. Additionally, he will engage with other international leaders, prominent tech personalities, and members of the International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence established by him recently.
