New Delhi Declaration: 86 Countries Back Human-Centric Global AI Framework

86 countries endorsed the New Delhi Declaration at the AI Impact Summit, concluding 21 Feb 2026.

  • The declaration promotes safe, secure, and trustworthy AI with a human-centric approach.
  • It emphasizes ethical governance, inclusivity, transparency, and equitable access to AI benefits worldwide.
  • The agreement is non-binding, relying on voluntary cooperation and shared principles.
  • Major powers including the US, China, and EU members participated, signaling broad geopolitical alignment on AI governance.

Sources: New global AI declaration: 86 countries back framework