The 2026 edition of the global AI summit concluded on February 21 in New Delhi with the signing of the “Delhi Declaration,” endorsed by 88 countries. The document is described as the largest diplomatic agreement ever reached on artificial intelligence. Its adoption was delayed by one day due to disagreements over wording.
“The emergence of AI marks a turning point in technological evolution. The decisions we make today will shape the AI-driven world inherited by future generations,” states the official text published by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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The declaration brings together major powers including the United States, China and the European Union, aiming to establish a global ethical framework for a technology that some Silicon Valley leaders believe could reach “superintelligence” within 24 months.
The agreement was unlocked after clarifying that its guidelines are “voluntary and non-binding,” addressing concerns raised by the United States, which argued that strategic autonomy stems from owning technology rather than limiting it.
Among the key measures is the creation of a global security repository, Trusted AI Commons, where countries will share safety protocols to prevent AI failures. A “democratization letter” was also signed to ensure fair chip access for developing nations. The agreement promotes AI deployment in healthcare and agriculture and includes contingency planning for labor market disruption.
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