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As many as 86 countries and two international organisations have signed the AI Impact Summit declaration, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday, marking a major diplomatic and technological endorsement of India’s human-centric approach to artificial intelligence.
The declaration was formalised at the conclusion of the India AI Impact Summit in the national capital, drawing participation from major global powers including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Denmark and Germany.
Addressing reporters, Vaishnaw said the signatories had upheld principles centred on “welfare of all and happiness of all”, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of democratising AI resources.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi's human-centric AI vision has been accepted by the world. Democratising Artificial Intelligence resources so AI facilities, services and technology can reach everyone in society has been accepted by all,” he said.
The minister stressed that the declaration places safety, trust and social harmony at the core of AI development, alongside economic growth. “Not just economic growth, even social harmony has to be kept in mind. Safety and trust are at the centre,” Vaishnaw said, adding that nations had committed to building a secure, trustworthy and robust AI framework.
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He noted that innovation and human capital development were identified as priority areas, with countries agreeing to collaborate across these sectors.
The summit secured investment commitments exceeding USD 250 billion for AI infrastructure, alongside nearly USD 20 billion in venture capital and deep-tech investments. Vaishnaw described the event as a “grand success”, underscoring the scale of participation and global engagement.
More than five lakh visitors attended the exhibition segment of the summit, interacting with global experts and startups. “We had practically every major AI player in the world participating in large numbers. We had so many startups getting the opportunity to showcase their work. Overall, the quality of the discussion was phenomenal,” he said.
Delhi hosted an array of global technology leaders, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI chief Sam Altman, Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smith and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. Discussions ranged from AI governance and safety to artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the future of employment.
Vaishnaw said the scale of global participation reflected international confidence in India’s leadership role in shaping the next phase of AI governance and infrastructure development.
