India is leading a global summit in New Delhi to advocate for the “democratization” of artificial intelligence, pushing for resources to be made more affordable and accessible to all nations. The proposal promotes open-source systems and a charter to spread foundational AI tools more broadly, challenging the dominance of U.S. and Chinese tech giants. The language may face resistance from Washington and Beijing, which declined to sign the previous summit’s declaration. India frames the initiative as supporting the Global South, though critics argue it is largely strategic branding and investment-driven.
Date: February 15, 2026. Source: politico.eu