The India AI Impact Summit concluded on Saturday on a high note as more than 85 nations and international organisations adopted the Delhi Declaration on AI impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence. The declaration reflects a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good.&nbsp;&nbsp;IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to X to announce the adoption of the declaration. “88 countries and international organisatons have signed the AI Impact Summit Declaration. Entire world has endorsed PM Narendra Modi Ji’s human-centric vision of AI. The declaration is inspired by the principle of ‘Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya’ (Welfare for all, happiness for all), for democratising AI resources for the global population,” he tweeted.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-and-president-lula-sign-rare-earths-deal-set-aim-for-over-20-billion-bilateral-trade-1771674319506">Modi and Lula sign rare earths deal, set target of over $20 billion bilateral trade in 5 years</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">88 countries and international organisatons have signed the AI Impact Summit Declaration. Entire world has endorsed PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> Ji’s human-centric vision of AI. The declaration is inspired by the principle of ‘Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya’, for democratising AI… <a href="https://t.co/dnnNTIMysl">pic.twitter.com/dnnNTIMysl</a>&mdash; Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw/status/2025172231949799789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;The declaration is structured around seven key pillars that form the foundation of global AI cooperation.The seven pillars are: Democratizing AI Resources, Economic Growth &amp; Social Good, Secure &amp; Trusted AI, AI for Science, Access for Social Empowerment, Human Capital Development, and Resilient, Efficient &amp; Innovative AI Systems.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-held-protest-like-nepal-gen-z-delhi-police-tells-court-on-youth-congress-shirtless-stir-at-ai-summit-1771670760953">‘Held Nepal Gen Z-like protest’: Delhi Police tells court on Youth Congress shirtless stir at AI Summit</a>&nbsp;The AI Impact Summit centred around the principles of development of human capital; broadening access for social empowerment; trustworthiness of AI systems; energy efficiency of AI systems; use of AI in science; democratising AI resources; and use of AI for economic growth and social good.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-don-t-be-a-panican-trust-trump-republicans-aides-rally-behind-president-1771613397421">‘Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump’: Republicans, aides rally behind president</a>&nbsp;The declaration focuses on making AI resources accessible and affordable to enable all countries to develop, adopt and deploy them for the benefit of their citizens; large scale adoption of AI and AI-based applications to drive economic and social development, recognition of the significance of security in AI systems; utilisation of AI for international science collaborations such as research and development; facilitating AI adoption for social empowerment; preparing the workforce in the age of AI; and focusing on affordable AI systems.

The Delhi Declaration on AI impact reflects a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good and marks a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.

The India AI Impact Summit concluded on Saturday on a high note as more than 85 nations and international organisations adopted the Delhi Declaration on AI impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence. The declaration reflects a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to X to announce the adoption of the declaration. “88 countries and international organisatons have signed the AI Impact Summit Declaration. Entire world has endorsed PM Narendra Modi Ji’s human-centric vision of AI. The declaration is inspired by the principle of ‘Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya’ (Welfare for all, happiness for all), for democratising AI resources for the global population,” he tweeted. Also Read: Modi and Lula sign rare earths deal, set target of over $20 billion bilateral trade in 5 years

The Delhi Declaration on AI impact reflects a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good and marks a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.

Over 85 nations sign Delhi Declaration on AI impact as India insists on ‘AI for All’

Delhi Police told a court on Saturday that the four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers arrested for being part of a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Friday had staged the agitation similar to the ones in the Nepal Gen Z stir and were involved in a conspiracy to defame the country internationally. The accused raised anti-national slogans while protesting against the India-US trade deal and wore T-shirts with messages against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the police told the court.&nbsp;Four Indian Youth Congress workers, namely, Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav, Ajay Kumar, and Narasimha Yadav, arrested in connection with their protest at the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam, were brought to the Patiala House Court on Saturday morning. The Delhi Police requested the court to grant their five-day remand.&nbsp;The Delhi Police said that anti-national slogans were raised in the presence of international leaders and prominent figures.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-don-t-be-a-panican-trust-trump-republicans-aides-rally-behind-president-1771613397421">‘Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump’: Republicans, aides rally behind president</a>&nbsp;“Their custody is necessary to arrest other accused who fled. Three policemen were injured, and their (accused) mobile phones need to be recovered to verify whether they received funding. Four people from four different locations came together and printed T-shirts. Five days’ custody is necessary to investigate the matter,” news agency ANI quoted the police as saying.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the lawyer for the accused submitted that they were being targeted because they belong to the opposition party. The lawyer added that political dissent should not be crushed like this.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-victory-for-americans-and-us-economy-democrats-rejoice-over-scotus-ruling-against-trump-s-tariffs-1771608358859">‘Victory for Americans and US economy’: Democrats rejoice over SCOTUS ruling against Trump’s tariffs</a>&nbsp;Following the protest, Delhi Police initially detained around 10 IYC workers.&nbsp;“The Indian Youth Congress on Friday staged a protest with around 15 people entering the lobby area of Hall No. 5, and raising slogans after removing T-shirts worn under shirts,” ACP (New Delhi), Devesh Mahla, said.&nbsp;“An FIR is being registered, in which several serious charges are being invoked,” another police officer said.&nbsp;The accused allegedly engaged in a protracted scuffle with security personnel and police staff deployed at the venue, officials said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-diversifying-energy-options-will-buy-venezuela-oil-says-us-ambassador-sergio-gor-1771597691150">India ‘diversifying’ energy options, will buy Venezuela oil, says US ambassador Sergio Gor</a>&nbsp;The protesters allegedly registered online to obtain QR codes to enter the venue, the Bharat Mandapam, before staging the protest inside Hall No. 5.&nbsp;The court granted police 5-day custody of the four Youth Congress workers.

The Delhi Police said that anti-national slogans were raised in the presence of international leaders and prominent figures. The lawyer for the accused said they were being targeted because they belong to the opposition party and added that political dissent should not be crushed like this.

Delhi Police told a court on Saturday that the four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers arrested for being part of a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Friday had staged the agitation similar to the ones in the Nepal Gen Z stir and were involved in a conspiracy to defame the country internationally. The accused raised anti-national slogans while protesting against the India-US trade deal and wore T-shirts with messages against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the police told the court. Four Indian Youth Congress workers, namely, Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav, Ajay Kumar, and Narasimha Yadav, arrested in connection with their protest at the AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam, were brought to the Patiala House Court on Saturday morning. The Delhi Police requested the court to grant their five-day remand. The Delhi Police said that anti-national slogans were raised in the presence of international leaders and prominent figures. Also Read: ‘Don’t be a Panican! Trust Trump’: Republicans, aides rally behind president “Their custody is necessary to arrest other accused who fled. Three policemen were injured, and their (accused) mobile phones need to be recovered to verify whether they received funding. Four people from four different locations came together and printed T-shirts. Five days’ custody is necessary to investigate the matter,” news agency ANI quoted the police as saying. Meanwhile, the lawyer for the accused submitted that they were being targeted because they belong to the opposition party. The lawyer added that political dissent should not be crushed like this. Also Read: ‘Victory for Americans and US economy’: Democrats rejoice over SCOTUS ruling against Trump’s tariffs Following the protest, Delhi Police initially detained around 10 IYC workers. “The Indian Youth Congress on Friday staged a protest with around 15 people entering the lobby area of Hall No. 5, and raising slogans after removing T-shirts worn under shirts,” ACP (New Delhi), Devesh Mahla, said. “An FIR is being registered, in which several serious charges are being invoked,” another police officer said. The accused allegedly engaged in a protracted scuffle with security personnel and police staff deployed at the venue, officials said. Also Read: India ‘diversifying’ energy options, will buy Venezuela oil, says US ambassador Sergio Gor The protesters allegedly registered online to obtain QR codes to enter the venue, the Bharat Mandapam, before staging the protest inside Hall No. 5. The court granted police 5-day custody of the four Youth Congress workers.

The Delhi Police said that anti-national slogans were raised in the presence of international leaders and prominent figures. The lawyer for the accused said they were being targeted because they belong to the opposition party and added that political dissent should not be crushed like this.

‘Held Nepal Gen Z-like protest’: Delhi Police tells court on Youth Congress shirtless stir at AI Summit

At the India AI Summit, Dr Florian Mueller, Senior Partner and Head of Bain’s EMEA AI and Solutions Practice, shared insights on artificial intelligence development, focusing on AI training, bias, and inclusivity. Mueller discussed challenges surrounding model training, fairness in algorithms, and the importance of building inclusive AI systems. The conversation highlights key debates shaping the global AI landscape.


India AI Summit: Bain’s Florian Mueller On AI Training, Bias And Inclusivity | WION

At the AI Impact Summit 2026, AI-powered driver and occupant monitoring systems drew significant attention for their potential to improve road safety. Designed to detect drowsiness, mobile phone use, smoking, and seatbelt compliance, these in-cabin camera technologies are evolving beyond premium vehicles. Developers say such systems could soon become mainstream safety tools as adoption expands across the automotive sector.


India AI Summit: AI-Powered In-Cabin Safety in the Spotlight | WION 

Canada’s AI Minister praised the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling it a “natural alliance” in advancing artificial intelligence globally. The minister highlighted India’s commitment to ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI as a model for international collaboration. Leaders from around the world, including Canada, discussed ways to drive innovation, strengthen AI partnerships, and support the Global South in leveraging AI for social and economic growth. The summit underscores India’s growing role in shaping the future of global AI governance.

Canada’s AI Minister Praises India AI Summit’s Vision, Calls It a ‘Natural Alliance

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opened his remarks in New Delhi with a touch of humour, blaming the capital's traffic for a slight delay at a joint session at the British High Commission. "AI can do many things, as we’ve heard this week, but it can’t yet fix Delhi’s traffic," commented the former PM.<h2>Sunak caught in Delhi traffic snarls: Video of tongue-in-cheek comment goes viral</h2>"Sorry, we're a few minutes late, that's entirely my fault. AI can do many things, as we've heard this week, but it can't yet fix Delhi's traffic. So, work to do," Sunak said, drawing laughter from the audience.The event, held alongside UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, came during the India AI Summit, where global leaders and technology experts gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-underscores-india-s-demographic-edge-at-ai-summit-2026-calls-event-proud-moment-for-south-asia-1771476015689">AI must serve humans, not the other way: PM Modi at India AI Summit</a>Watch video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak says, &quot;...AI can do many things as we&#39;ve heard this week, but it can&#39;t yet fix Delhi&#39;s traffic...&quot; &quot;...But what this week has been is just a showcase of the extraordinary, not just the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, but the energy… <a href="https://t.co/1R0zdfXs4F">pic.twitter.com/1R0zdfXs4F</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2024539684278587465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>India in a "medal position"</h2>Sunak praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for positioning India as a rising AI powerhouse. He said the summit showcased not only political leadership but also the country's drive to build and deploy advanced technologies at scale.Referring to global rankings compiled by Stanford University, Sunak noted that India has moved into what he called a "medal position" as an AI superpower. "India, now, according to Stanford, who do the world rankings, moved into one of the medal positions as an AI superpower in the world, which is something that many of you here should be proud of," he told the audience.He added that India had effectively leapfrogged the UK in the AI race, though he could not resist a playful dig. "If you look at the ICC test rankings, England is still ahead, which arguably is more important," he joked.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-manav-vision-pm-narendra-modi-unveils-groundbreaking-ai-framework-at-india-ai-impact-summit-2026-explained-1771482004727">What is MANAV Vision? PM Narendra Modi unveils groundbreaking AI framework</a><h2>Sunak's India connect</h2>Lammy introduced Sunak as "a great son of the United Kingdom and also a great son of India." Sunak quickly corrected him with a smile: "Son-in-law," prompting laughter across the room.Lammy also highlighted his own Indian roots, mentioning that his great-grandmother was from Calcutta.&nbsp;

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joked about being delayed by Delhi traffic at the India AI Summit, saying AI can do many things, but cannot fix the National Capital's congestion yet. Have a look.

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opened his remarks in New Delhi with a touch of humour, blaming the capital's traffic for a slight delay at a joint session at the British High Commission. "AI can do many things, as we’ve heard this week, but it can’t yet fix Delhi’s traffic," commented the former PM. Sunak caught in Delhi traffic snarls: Video of tongue-in-cheek comment goes viral "Sorry, we're a few minutes late, that's entirely my fault. AI can do many things, as we've heard this week, but it can't yet fix Delhi's traffic. So, work to do," Sunak said, drawing laughter from the audience. The event, held alongside UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, came during the India AI Summit, where global leaders and technology experts gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Also read | AI must serve humans, not the other way: PM Modi at India AI Summit Watch video here:

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joked about being delayed by Delhi traffic at the India AI Summit, saying AI can do many things, but cannot fix the National Capital's congestion yet. Have a look.

India's 'son-in-law' Rishi Sunak says 'AI can do many things, but can't fix Delhi’s traffic'. Viral video HERE

The AI Impact Summit 2026 has put the spotlight on India's AI innovations. Whether it is a smart drone currently being used by the Indian Army or food that lasts for 8 months, AI-driven initiatives have garnered considerable attention at this summit.


AI Impact Summit 2026 Showcases India’s Smart Drones And Food Innovations | Gravitas

At the India AI Summit, Finland’s Prime Minister praised progress on the India-EU trade deal and highlighted India’s digital public infrastructure as a model for innovation and scale. The remarks underscored growing cooperation between India and European partners in technology, trade, and digital governance. The summit continues to spotlight India’s expanding role in AI and digital transformation.


India AI Summit: Finnish PM Lauds India-Eu Trade Deal, Hails India's Digital Public Infrastructure

Young innovators and students took centre stage at India’s AI Summit, presenting a range of AI-powered applications and technology-driven solutions. The showcase highlighted emerging ideas, practical innovations, and next-generation uses of artificial intelligence across sectors. The event underscored how student-led experimentation and research are shaping India’s rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.


India AI Summit: Young Innovators Showcase AI-Powered Apps And Solutions | WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out an ambitious roadmap for the future of artificial intelligence, declaring that humans and AI will “co-create, co-work and co-evolve” in the decades ahead. Speaking at the India AI Impact India Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Prime Minister emphasized that AI should enhance human potential rather than replace workers, positioning technology as a force multiplier for productivity, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Unveiling the MANAV Vision for AI, Modi outlined a five-pillar framework: Moral and ethical systems, Accountable governance, National sovereignty over data, Accessible and inclusive deployment, and Valid and lawful innovation.

India AI Summit 2026: PM Modi Says AI Can Truly Be Beneficial When It Is Shared

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will not be attending the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, the Gates Foundation India said in a statement on Thursday. This comes after the Microsoft co-founder was named in the Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice.


BREAKING: Bill Gates Cancels India AI Summit Speech, Foundation Issues Statement

Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang will not attend the upcoming India AI Impact Summit next week, the company has confirmed. Huang was expected to be one of the most prominent speakers at the event, which is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a brief statement issued on Saturday, Nvidia said Huang would not be travelling to India due to “unforeseen circumstances”.<h2>Why Jensen Huang is not attending the summit</h2>Huang was scheduled to travel to New Delhi and address the media ahead of the summit. However, Nvidia said the visit has been cancelled at short notice.“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jensen Huang is unable to travel to India at this time,” the company said in an email statement. Nvidia did not provide further details on the reason behind the decision.The development comes just days before the start of the India AI Impact Summit, where senior leaders from technology, government and industry are expected to discuss artificial intelligence policy, infrastructure and innovation.<h2>Nvidia’s presence at the India AI Impact Summit</h2>While Huang will be absent, Nvidia said it remains fully committed to the summit and India’s growing AI ecosystem. The company confirmed that a senior delegation will attend the event.According to Nvidia, Executive Vice President Jay Puri will lead the delegation in India. The team will engage with Indian researchers, startups, developers and partners working on AI infrastructure and applications.The summit is expected to bring together global AI companies and policymakers, with a focus on how India can scale its role in the global artificial intelligence race.Huang’s planned appearance had drawn attention because of Nvidia’s central role in the global AI boom. The company’s chips are widely used to train and run advanced AI models, making Nvidia a key player in discussions around AI infrastructure and computing power.&nbsp;

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has cancelled his India visit ahead of the India AI Impact Summit. NVIDIA says it remains committed, with EVP Jay Puri leading a senior delegation instead.


Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang will not attend the upcoming India AI Impact Summit next week, the company has confirmed. Huang was expected to be one of the most prominent speakers at the event, which is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a brief statement issued on Saturday, Nvidia said Huang would not be travelling to India due to “unforeseen circumstances”. Why Jensen Huang is not attending the summit Huang was scheduled to travel to New Delhi and address the media ahead of the summit. However, Nvidia said the visit has been cancelled at short notice. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jensen Huang is unable to travel to India at this time,” the company said in an email statement. Nvidia did not provide further details on the reason behind the decision. The development comes just days before the start of the India AI Impact Summit, where senior leaders from technology, government and industry are expected to discuss artificial intelligence policy, infrastructure and innovation. Nvidia’s presence at the India AI Impact Summit While Huang will be absent, Nvidia said it remains fully committed to the summit and India’s growing AI ecosystem. The company confirmed that a senior delegation will attend the event. According to Nvidia, Executive Vice President Jay Puri will lead the delegation in India. The team will engage with Indian researchers, startups, developers and partners working on AI infrastructure and applications. The summit is expected to bring together global AI companies and policymakers, with a focus on how India can scale its role in the global artificial intelligence race. Huang’s planned appearance had drawn attention because of Nvidia’s central role in the global AI boom. The company’s chips are widely used to train and run advanced AI models, making Nvidia a key player in discussions around AI infrastructure and computing power.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has cancelled his India visit ahead of the India AI Impact Summit. NVIDIA says it remains committed, with EVP Jay Puri leading a senior delegation instead.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend India AI Summit next week

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