India Hosts UN AI Summit Praise Received

11 UPDATES · 7 DAYS · 12 FEB 2026 — 19 FEB 2026

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Latest · 19 Feb 2026

Leaders at a Delhi summit emphasized the need for global collaboration to protect children from AI-generated content and called for safeguards against AI misuse.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's acknowledgment of the need to redefine India's foreign policy during his speech in the Rajya Sabha, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of this occurrence. It excludes other actions by Prime Minister Modi, India, or other countries unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

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12Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

As multilateralism erodes, India must reframe its foreign policy

14Feb

The Hindu

The United Nations Secretary-General praised India's role as a successful emerging economy and highlighted its suitability to host the AI summit.

17Feb

The Hindu

Secretary General Antonio Guterres praised India's leadership in peacekeeping and its growing influence on the global economy.

The Hindu

India's Minister of External Affairs, Jaishankar, asserted that political and security considerations will dominate future decision-making.

18Feb

The Hindu

Not UN’s role to regulate AI, says Guterres as world body plans annual global dialogue

The Hindu

India and the UK reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and next-generation telecommunications.

Times of India

Sweden's Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch is in New Delhi to attend the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting Sweden's commitment to strengthening AI cooperation with India.

The Guardian

Former UK Chancellor George Osborne argues that countries must embrace powerful AI systems like those developed by OpenAI to avoid economic decline.

The Hindu

Google and Nvidia announced substantial investments in India's AI infrastructure, including new subsea cables and advanced processors, to support India's ambition to become a global AI leader.

19Feb

Al Jazeera

World leaders at the AI summit in New Delhi emphasized the need for open access to AI technology while advocating for collaborative efforts to shape its development.

LATEST UPDATE — The Guardian

Leaders at a Delhi summit emphasized the need for global collaboration to protect children from AI-generated content and called for safeguards against AI misuse.

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