AI Impact Summit 2026 Concluded As 89 Nations Back New Delhi Declaration

The AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded in New Delhi on 19 February 2026 with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact. Which is endorsed by 89 countries and international organizations around the world. The summit wa marked a turning point in global AI governance and cooperation. India led the call for “AI for All” rooted in equity, accessibility and shared global progress. The declaration outlines the seven pillars of action and also introduces new global platforms to ensure artificial intelligence remains collaborative, trusted, resilient and efficient for humanity.

Global AI Impact Summit 2026 and the New Delhi Declaration

The AI Impact Summit 2026 focused on building the shared global framework for responsible and inclusive AI growth.

Guided by the Sanskrit principle “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all) the New Delhi Declaration stresses that AI benefits must be equitably distributed.

Key highlights include,

• Endorsement by the 89 countries and international organizations
• Emphasis on international cooperation and multi stakeholder engagement
• Respect for national sovereignty
• Focus on trustworthy, accessible and energy efficient AI systems
• The declaration is voluntary and non-binding but sets the direction for global AI governance.

Seven Pillars (Chakras) of the AI Impact Summit 2026

The New Delhi Declaration is structured around seven pillars, forming the backbone of global AI cooperation.

 These pillars will ensure that AI Impact Summit 2026 moves beyond discussion to structured global action.

Key Global Platforms Announced at AI Impact Summit 2026

The summit delivered major collaborative initiatives under the New Delhi Declaration.

1. Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI

• Promotes affordable access to foundational AI tools
• Supports local innovation ecosystems
• Strengthens resilient AI infrastructure

2. Global AI Impact Commons

• Platform for sharing scalable AI use cases
• Encourages cross-country replication of AI solutions
• Supports economic growth and social development

3. Trusted AI Commons

• Repository of tools, benchmarks and best practices
• Encourages secure and trustworthy AI lifecycle

4. International Network of AI for Science Institutions

• Connects global research institutions
• Boosts the AI driven scientific innovation

5. AI Workforce Development Playbook

• Supports skilling and reskilling initiatives
• Encourages AI literacy and vocational reforms

6. Guiding Principles on Resilient & Efficient AI

• Focus on energy efficient AI systems
• Supported by Playbook on AI Infrastructure Resilience
• These initiatives reinforce the AI for All framework championed at the AI Impact Summit 2026.

AI for Economic Growth and Social Good

A major focus of the New Delhi Declaration is the role of AI in economic transformation. The summit highlighted how open-source ecosystems and accessible AI tools can improve governance, science and public service delivery.

Key priorities include,

• Scaling AI adoption across sectors
• Promoting open-source AI frameworks
• Ensuring energy efficient AI infrastructure
• Encouraging industry led voluntary security measures

The AI Impact Summit 2026 positions artificial intelligence as a key driver of sustainable global economic growth.

Strengthening Global AI Governance and Cooperation

The declaration reinforces voluntary collaboration in global AI governance. Countries agreed to,

• Promote non binding AI principles
• Advance multilateral partnerships
• Translate summit commitments into action
• Foster resilient and inclusive AI ecosystems

The participation of countries from Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and organisations like the European Union (EU) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) reflects strong global consensus.

Question

Q. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact is structured around how many pillars?

A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Eight