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88 Nations Back Modi's AI Vision at Global Summit in New Delhi

The India AI Impact Summit concluded with 88 countries and international organizations signing a key declaration. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the signatories have accepted the principle of 'Sarvanjana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaaya'. He stated the world has endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for human-centric artificial intelligence. The summit, held in New Delhi, aimed to democratize AI resources for global benefit.

Key Points: 88 Countries Sign Declaration at India's AI Impact Summit

  • 88 countries sign AI declaration
  • Endorsement of Modi's human-centric AI vision
  • Principle of 'Sarvanjana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaaya'
  • Summit held in New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam
  • Focus on democratizing AI resources globally
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88 countries and international organisations have signed declaration of AI Impact Summit: Ashwini Vaishnaw

88 countries and international organizations sign a declaration at the India AI Impact Summit, endorsing PM Modi's human-centric vision for AI.

"The entire world has accepted the human-centric AI vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, February 21

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday expressed happiness while informing that a total of 88 countries and international organisations have signed the declaration of the AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital from February 16 to 20.

Speaking to reporters, Vaishnaw said that 86 countries and two international organisations have formalised and accepted the principle of 'Sarvanjana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaaya'. He emphasised that the entire world has accepted the human-centric AI vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and agreed to democratise AI resources so that the benefits and technology of AI reach everyone across the world, across all sections of society.

"It is a matter of great happiness that the declaration of the AI Impact Summit has been signed by a total of 88 countries and international organisations, which is being released now. Out of these, 86 countries and two international organisations have formalised and accepted the principle of 'Sarvanjana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaaya'. The entire world has accepted the human-centric AI vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Everyone has agreed to democratise AI resources so that the benefits and technology of AI reach everyone across the world, across all sections of society. All have accepted this," said Vaishnaw.

The India AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, reflects on the transformative potential of AI, aligning with the national vision of "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" (welfare for all, happiness for all) and the global principle of AI for Humanity. This summit is part of an evolving international process aimed at strengthening global cooperation on the governance, safety, and societal impact of AI.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It started on February 16 and ended on February 20, 2026. The Summit brought together government policymakers, industry AI experts, academicians, technology innovators and civil society from across the world at New Delhi to advance global discussions on artificial intelligence.

The India AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, reflects on the transformative potential of AI, aligning with the national vision of "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" (welfare for all, happiness for all) and the global principle of AI for Humanity.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Democratising AI resources is the need of the hour. If this declaration leads to tangible action and accessible technology for developing nations, it will be a game-changer. Hope the focus remains on implementation.
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Vikram M
Great initiative, but I hope this isn't just another diplomatic paper. The real test is whether this 'human-centric' vision translates into policies that prevent job losses in sectors like BPO and manufacturing here in India. We need safeguards.
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Priyanka N
Bharat Mandapam is becoming a true hub for global thought leadership. First G20, now this. It's good to see the Global South finally getting a voice in shaping the future of a critical technology like AI. Well done to the team!
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Rahul R
The principle sounds noble, but the summit details seem light on concrete steps for ethical AI governance. How will "benefits for all" be ensured when data and compute power are concentrated with a few corporations? Need more clarity.
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Kavya N
As a tech student, this is very inspiring! Hoping this leads to more international collaborations, research grants, and opportunities for Indian AI startups. The future is here! ✨

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