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Declaration Adoption
88 countries officially adopt the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact at the summit's conclusion.
Pillar Negotiations
Delegates debate the seven pillars, focusing on the balance between security and democratization.
Summit Commencement
The AI Impact Summit 2026 opens in New Delhi with representatives from over 100 nations.
India AI Impact Summit
Minister Vaishnaw declares global consensus on AI harms and sets sectoral priorities.
IndiaAI Mission Expansion
Government allocates additional funding for sovereign AI compute infrastructure.
GPAI Summit
India hosts the Global Partnership on AI, focusing on collaborative governance.
The AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded with 88 nations and organizations, including the US, China, and the EU, adopting the New Delhi Declaration. This landmark framework establishes seven pillars for global AI cooperation, focusing on trusted systems, economic growth, and equitable access to technology.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw signaled a major shift in international relations, noting an emerging global consensus on mitigating AI-driven harms. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Vaishnaw also outlined India's strategic pivot toward deploying artificial intelligence in healthcare, agriculture, and climate action.