Despite differences, AI summit has set stage for cooperation: Indian officials

New Delhi: After a week of packed halls, high-level diplomacy and billion-dollar pitches, several national delegations at the India AI Impact Summit will issue a joint statement on how the world should handle artificial intelligence Saturday, a day later than planned, as the govt works to widen global consensus on the document. The declaration, already backed by over 70 countries, comes amid companies committing to invest more than $250 billion in the country and reinforced India’s push to shape global AI agenda for the Global South. Union minister for electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday there was “huge consensus”, with discussions continuing. “The declaration and its contours will be shared transparently tomorrow,” he said, adding that India hoped the final signatory count would cross 80.