GLOBAL AI SUMMIT KICKS OFF IN NEW DELHI AMID HOPES, SKEPTICISM
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
A major international artificial intelligence summit opened in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together world leaders, tech CEOs, and policymakers to address opportunities and risks posed by AI, from job disruption to child safety.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the five-day AI Impact Summit, which aims to establish a “shared roadmap for global AI governance and collaboration.” “This occasion shows the capability of our country’s youth and our rapid progress in science and technology,” Modi said on X.
The summit, the largest edition yet, expects 250,000 participants, including 20 national leaders, 45 ministerial delegations, and tech leaders such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Google’s Sundar Pichai. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang canceled his appearance due to unforeseen circumstances.
While India seeks to strengthen global partnerships and assert leadership in AI, experts caution that meaningful accountability for tech giants may remain elusive. Industry commitments at past events have largely been self-regulatory, raising doubts about enforceable action.
This year’s summit, themed around “people, progress, and planet,” also prioritizes AI safety, including misinformation and child protection concerns after controversies like Elon Musk’s Grok AI tool, which allowed the creation of sexualized images of real people.
Organisers emphasize that this is the first summit hosted by a developing country and aim to create an inclusive vision for AI. Despite India’s rise to third place in global AI competitiveness last year, experts note that substantial international partnerships and investment will be needed for the country to rival AI leaders like the United States and China.
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