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India has been pushing hard for global rules around artificial intelligence. Foreign Minister Jaishankar just explained how this started during India's G20 leadership. The country is now gearing up to host a major AI Impact Summit in 2026. This event will focus on turning talk into real action that helps developing nations too.

Key Points: Jaishankar Says India Champions Global AI Governance After G20

  • India demonstrated AI governance leadership during its G20 presidency last year
  • Jaishankar promoted New Delhi Declaration for responsible inclusive AI
  • India will host AI Impact Summit in February 2026 focusing on measurable results
  • Minister emphasized need for multi-stakeholder approach to AI safety challenges
  • India participated in AI summits at Bletchley Park Seoul and Paris
  • Summit aims to bridge global AI divide and amplify Global South voices
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'Have consistently advocated for global AI governance, demonstrated through G20 presidency': Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister highlights India's leadership in global AI governance, citing G20 presidency and upcoming 2026 AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

"We in India, we have consistently advocated for global AI governance and the shaping of an international agenda - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, October 7

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared how India has been a consistent advocate for global Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance for global good, such as advancing the sustainable development goals and envisaging inclusive AI.

He made the remarks at the inaugural session of Trust and Safety India Festival 2025.

Jaishankar said, "We in India, we have consistently advocated for global AI governance and the shaping of an international agenda. We have demonstrated this during our G20 Presidency and strongly urged its usage for advancing Sustainable Development Goals, while safeguarding trust, safety, fairness and accountability. As a founding member of the Global Partnership on AI, we promoted the New Delhi Declarations which envisaged responsible and inclusive AI. We participated in the AI Summits in Bletchley Park and Seoul and co-chaired the Paris AI-Action Summit last year. The AI-Impact Summit in 2026 - with a focus obviously on impact - will take this forward."

Jaishankar also spoke about the concerns regarding AI, which revolve around bias, ethics, privacy and vulnerability. He encouraged the need for a global discourse and said that there is a need to rise to this particular challenge.

In his concluding remarks, Jaishankar said, "This is an endeavour whose success depends on our ability to ensure multi-stakeholdership. And that is why the TASI Festival today is important because it sends out a strong inclusive and pro-people message on this critical issue".

He also shared snippets in a post on X.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1975434656683094232

"Pleased to address the inaugural session of Trust and Safety India Festival 2025. Highlighted the all - pervasive and transformative impact of AI. And India's efforts in fostering AI governance based in trust, safety, fairness and accountability."

The official website of the India - AI Impact Summit, notes that it will be hosted by India in New Delhi on February 19-20, 2026, and is an ambitious, future-focused global gathering announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the France AI Action Summit in February this year.

The summit will build on the global momentum established by major international initiatives and the high-level convening will swirl around harnessing Artificial Intelligence for fostering positive impact on human development, environmental sustainability, and equitable global progress, marking a strategic shift from dialogue to measurable impact.

The India - AI Impact Summit intends to bridge the Global AI Divide through concrete multilateral action, ensuring that the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence results in strengthening communities, protecting the planet, and propelling equitable, sustainable advancement.

"At the core of the objectives lies an emphasis on democratizing access to AI resources, advancing innovation that reflects diverse local contexts, embedding environmental priorities into AI design and models, and promoting systems that are safe, trusted, transparent, and human-centric. Another objective is to amplify the voice of the Global South, ensuring that technological advancements and opportunities are shared broadly rather than concentrated in a few regions", the website mentioned.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate India's efforts in AI governance, I hope we also focus on implementing these principles domestically first. We need strong data protection laws and AI ethics frameworks within our own country before preaching globally.
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Arjun K
This is exactly the kind of leadership we need! India representing the Global South in AI discussions ensures that developing nations have a voice in shaping the future of technology. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I'm impressed by India's comprehensive approach to AI governance. The emphasis on trust, safety, and bridging the global AI divide is much needed in today's polarized world.
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Vikram M
Hope this leads to concrete action and not just talk. We've seen many summits and declarations, but implementation is key. India should lead by example in creating practical AI governance models.
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Michael C
The focus on environmental sustainability in AI design is particularly important. Many AI models consume massive energy - glad to see India pushing for greener AI solutions that benefit the planet.

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