New Delhi Declaration on responsible AI endorsed by 86 countries
At the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi (Feb 16-20, 2026), the New Delhi Declaration was endorsed by 86-88 countries and international organizations, agreeing to push for responsible and inclusive AI.
The event brought together over 20 Heads of Government, 59 ministerial-level representatives, and hundreds of global AI experts.
Declaration lays out 7 big goals
The declaration lays out seven big goals: making AI tools more accessible, using AI for economic growth and social good, keeping systems secure, driving scientific progress, empowering people through tech, building skills for future jobs, and making sure systems can handle challenges.
Investment pledges topped $250 billion
The summit wasn't just talk—major initiatives like the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI were announced.
Companies showed off new tech too: various companies highlighted product developments.
Plus, investment pledges topped $250 billion—Google is putting in $15B for new projects; Tata-OpenAI is building green data centers; Jio is building gigawatt-scale sovereign compute infrastructure, and announced plans for 120 MW, timeline not confirmed.