Leaders from around the world have emphasised the need for safe and reliable artificial intelligence, highlighting its growing impact on society and the global economy.
Summit Outcome and Declaration
At a major AI summit in New Delhi, 86 nations and two international organisations signed a declaration calling for “secure, trustworthy, and robust” AI. The statement underlined that advancing safe AI is essential to building trust and maximising societal and economic benefits.
The declaration, however, did not include any binding commitments. Instead, it focused on voluntary initiatives, such as pooling AI research capabilities internationally and sharing the benefits of AI with humanity.
The summit described the rise of generative AI as “an inflection point in the trajectory of technological evolution,” acknowledging both its potential and its risks.
Key Issues Discussed
Participants at the five-day summit explored several pressing topics:
- Multilingual AI translation and its societal advantages.
- Potential job disruption caused by AI adoption.
- High energy consumption in data centres powering AI systems.
The declaration specifically highlighted the need for energy-efficient AI systems and emphasised that security concerns remain a priority.
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“We recognise the importance of security in AI systems, industry-led voluntary measures, and the adoption of technical solutions and appropriate policy frameworks that enable innovation while promoting the public interest,” the statement said.
Context and Global Participation
This was the fourth annual global AI summit and the first to be hosted by a developing country. Unlike last year, where the United States did not sign the summit statement, this edition saw participation from both major AI powers, including the US and China.
Analysts noted that, while the summit highlighted important areas of collaboration, the broad focus and vague language meant concrete, enforceable commitments were unlikely. Still, the event reinforced international attention on AI governance and the need for collaboration to ensure AI benefits all of humanity.
