86 Nations Sign New Delhi AI Declaration at 2026 Summit

Eighty-six nations signed a landmark agreement in New Delhi this week to promote secure and robust artificial intelligence ^[1]. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was finalized during the 2026 AI Impact Summit held at Bharat Mandapam ^[2]. Major global powers, including the United States and China, joined the consensus to maximize societal benefits from emerging technologies ^[1][3]. The declaration outlines seven core pillars for international cooperation, ranging from AI for science to human capital development ^[3]. Signatories agreed to share best practices in fields like drug discovery and climate science to help developing economies ^[1][2]. The framework remains voluntary and non-binding, focusing on equitable access rather than strict regulation ^[1]. This summit marks the first time a major global AI governance meeting took place in the Global South ^[2]. Officials reported that the event attracted over 500,000 visitors and secured massive infrastructure investment commitments ^[2][3]. Tech leaders such as Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai attended the discussions to shape future standards ^[3].