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88 Nations Unite at AI Summit, Sign New Delhi Declaration for Global AI Governance

The AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi concluded with 88 countries and international organizations adopting the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact. Guided by the principle of universal welfare, the declaration outlines a seven-pillar "Chakra" framework for democratizing AI resources and ensuring secure, trusted systems. The summit launched collaborative global initiatives like the Global AI Impact Commons to scale affordable access and innovative use cases. This voluntary framework aims to strengthen international cooperation and position AI as a key engine for equitable global economic growth.

Key Points: 88 Countries Sign New Delhi AI Declaration at Global Summit

  • 88 countries endorse declaration
  • 7-pillar "Chakra" framework
  • Focus on equitable AI access
  • Launch of global AI commons
  • Voluntary, cooperative governance
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AI Impact Summit: 88 countries and international organisatons signs declaration

88 nations adopt the New Delhi Declaration, a 7-pillar global framework for equitable, secure, and accessible AI to drive economic growth and social good.

"Welfare for all, Happiness for all - Guiding principle of the declaration"

New Delhi, February 21

The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi on February 16-20, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.

As per the release, the declaration has been endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations, reflecting a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good.

Guided by the principle of "Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya" (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the declaration underlines that the benefits of AI must be shared equitably across humanity.

The summit called for enhanced international cooperation and multistakeholder engagement while respecting national sovereignty. It emphasised advancing AI through accessible and trustworthy frameworks and building shared understanding on how AI can serve humanity.

The declaration is structured around seven key pillars, referred to as "Chakras", including democratizing AI resources, promoting economic growth and social good, ensuring secure and trusted AI systems, expanding AI use in science, increasing access for social empowerment, developing human capital, and fostering resilient, innovative and energy-efficient AI systems.

The Summit announced a series of voluntary and collaborative global initiatives, including the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI, the Global AI Impact Commons, and the Trusted AI Commons, aimed at expanding affordable access to AI resources, scaling innovative use cases, and promoting secure and trustworthy AI systems.

The summit also unveiled platforms for scientific collaboration and social empowerment, along with workforce development playbooks and guiding principles to build resilient, energy-efficient AI infrastructure and prepare nations for an AI-driven economy.

The Declaration adopted underscores the role of artificial intelligence in driving economic transformation, promoting open-source and accessible AI ecosystems, and building energy-efficient infrastructure.

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to advancing shared global priorities in AI governance through voluntary and non-binding frameworks, with a focus on strengthening international cooperation and translating collective vision into concrete action.

The declaration, endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations, is expected to foster long-term partnerships and position AI as a key engine of global economic growth.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative, but I hope this isn't just another declaration that gathers dust. The "Chakras" framework sounds innovative, but we need to see real action, especially in making AI resources affordable for developing nations. The proof will be in the implementation.
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Arjun K
The emphasis on "respecting national sovereignty" is key. AI governance cannot be a one-size-fits-all model imposed by a few powerful countries. Each nation must have the freedom to adapt frameworks to their own social and economic context. Well done on including that.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the "Trusted AI Commons" and focus on energy-efficient systems are the most exciting parts. AI's carbon footprint is a real concern. If this summit can drive global standards for green AI, that alone would be a massive achievement.
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Karthik V
Bharat is truly becoming a Vishwaguru in the tech space. Framing the pillars as "Chakras" is a brilliant way to connect our cultural concepts with global policy. Hope the workforce development playbooks help our youth in tier-2 and tier-3 cities get ready for AI jobs.
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Michael C
88 countries is impressive consensus. The voluntary, non-binding approach is pragmatic—it gets more nations to the table without the paralysis of strict treaties. The real test is whether the "Global AI Impact Commons" leads to tangible open-source projects and data sharing.

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