In a powerful display of international unity, the AI Impact Summit 2026 wrapped up at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam with the formal adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact. Endorsed by representatives from 88 countries and prominent global organizations, it embodies a collective vision for AI to fuel economic vitality and social harmony worldwide.
Drawing from the profound Indian maxim ‘Sarva Jan Hitaya, Sarva Jan Sukhaya,’ the declaration prioritizes inclusive AI benefits for every stratum of society. Key focuses include bolstering global and multi-stakeholder partnerships, honoring sovereign rights, and building inclusive, dependable AI ecosystems.
Organized into seven foundational pillars, it charts a course for AI collaboration: equitable AI resource distribution, socioeconomic advancements via AI, trustworthy AI practices, AI in scientific discovery, accessible AI for societal upliftment, workforce skill development, and adaptable, high-performance AI architectures.
The event spotlighted groundbreaking voluntary programs like the Democratic AI Charter, AI Impact and Trust Commons, global AI-science networks, social AI platforms, reskilling playbooks, and guidelines for resilient AI systems.
Deep dives covered AI’s economic acceleration, open ecosystems’ significance, sustainable energy infrastructures, and AI’s roles across science, policy, and services. Attendees pledged to prioritize shared governance standards, embrace voluntary mechanisms, and convert commitments into concrete actions via persistent cooperation.
Expectations are high for the summit to spark lasting partnerships, establishing AI as an indispensable driver of progress and ensuring its benefits reach all.