Dozens of countries steer clear of safety commitment in global AI pledge – POLITICO

Dozens of countries steer clear of safety commitment in global AI pledge – POLITICO

https://www.politico.eu/article/dozens-of-countries-steer-clear-of-safety-mention-in-global-ai-pledge/

Publish Date: 2026-02-21 08:54:00

Source Domain: www.politico.eu

• The artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi resulted in a declaration that saw significant participation from the EU, the U.S., the U.K., and Russia.
• The declaration’s focus shifted from “AI safety” to broader AI adoption, reflecting a change from the previous safety-focused summit in the U.K.
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for the “democratization” of AI was successful, emphasizing the importance of the “wide-scale adoption of AI.”
• The declaration notably highlighted the importance of open-source AI models and accessible AI approaches.
• The absence of U.S. and Chinese heads of state highlighted a shift away from U.S.-Chinese dominance in the AI space.