Global policymakers and tech executives concluded the five-day AI Impact Summit in New Delhi today, advocating for responsible governance and equitable access to artificial intelligence. The event, held from February 16 to 20, brought together hundreds of startups and 42 national delegations to address AI's transformative potential and risks.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the rapid advancements by Chinese technology firms across AI development layers, calling their progress "remarkable" during a panel discussion. Google CEO Sundar Pichai detailed concrete measures to address ethical concerns, stating: "Our safety frameworks now require third-party audits before deploying high-risk systems."
French President Emmanuel Macron outlined Europe's dual approach of accelerating innovation through workforce expansion while implementing the EU's landmark 2024 Artificial Intelligence Act. "We're training 10,000 new AI specialists annually while ensuring guardrails against discrimination and manipulation," he announced.
The summit saw notable developments including a UN proposal for a $3 billion global AI capacity fund. Secretary-General António Guterres warned against concentrated power in tech, asserting: "AI must serve humanity collectively, not become a tool of geopolitical competition."
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates canceled his keynote appearance hours before delivery, following renewed scrutiny of historical ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Organizers replaced his slot with a cybersecurity workshop attended by 300 delegates.
