World Leaders Set to Align on AI Governance at India Summit

Dozens of global leaders and ministers are expected to present a shared approach to artificial intelligence on Friday, concluding a five-day summit in New Delhi focused on the rapidly evolving technology.

The meeting follows remarks by Sam Altman other powerful technologies.

The fourth annual India AI Impact Summit is the largest to date and the first held in a developing country. India used the platform to showcase its ambition to compete with the United States and China in AI, expecting over $200 billion in investments over the next two years. US tech companies also announced new deals and infrastructure projects during the summit.

While AI’s explosive growth has boosted profits for companies, it has also raised concerns about societal disruption, environmental impact, and online abuse. Discussions have addressed issues ranging from job losses to child protections and equitable access to AI tools.

"Governance of powerful technologies typically begins with shared language: what risks matter, what thresholds are unacceptable," said Niki Iliadis, director of global AI governance at The Future Society. "AI companies are influential, but they are not sovereign."

Narendra Modi highlighted the ethical dimension, stating, "We must resolve that AI is used for the global common good."

António Guterres called for tech leaders to back a $3 billion global fund aimed at expanding AI skills and making computing power more accessible, warning that "the future of AI cannot be decided by a handful of countries—or left to the whims of a few billionaires."

The summit signals growing international momentum to define shared standards and safeguards for AI, balancing innovation with societal and ethical responsibilities.