Unique opportunity for India to cement new global model of AI governance

On February 19 and 20, India is set to welcome prominent leaders from around the world for the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. While these AI summits (previous editions have been hosted by the UK, South Korea, and France) do not follow any formal convention, they have become key platforms for companies and governments to position themselves as dominant in the next technological revolution. Recognised for democratic traditions, cultural diversity, and linguistic affluence, India has a unique opportunity to centre Global South perspectives and build partnerships and cooperation with other nations to cement a new global model of AI governance during the Summit. Global governance conversations often position the Global South as a monolith; India has the opportunity to highlight the diversity and contextual needs of the region based on domestic realities.