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The Digest:
World leaders gathered in New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit, the first time the global AI summit has been hosted in a developing nation, signalling the Global South's push to centre-stage in AI debates. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned AI's future cannot be left to "the whims of a few billionaires," calling for a $3 billion global fund to ensure developing nations' access to AI technology. "Without investment, many countries will be left behind in the AI age," he said, adding, "No child should be a test subject for unregulated AI." French President Emmanuel Macron stressed shared governance, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi framed India's participation as ambition and responsibility, stating, "the AI model which succeeds in India can be deployed all over the world." White House representative Michael Kratsios told middle powers "strategic autonomy alongside rapid AI adoption is achievable," with American companies ready to build independent AI infrastructure for partner nations.
Key Points:
- Guterres's $3bn fund proposal aims to prevent a digital divide in AI access.
- The summit's location in India signals the Global South's determination to shape AI governance.
- Developing nations gain advocacy, while tech giants face calls for investment.
- This signals that AI governance must include voices beyond Western nations.
- The timing, with over 100 countries represented, reflects global urgency.
Sources: Premium Times, India AI Impact Summit
