New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Governments love global summits. They signal ambition, draw CEOs and leaders, and create the impression of shaping the future rather than chasing it. India's ongoing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit fits that template. New Delhi has sought to position it as a platform to cement AI leadership across the Global South-developing economies that seek both access to AI and strategic autonomy. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared in an X post: "Bringing the world together to discuss AI!"

Leaders and tech executives are expected to advance AI software and infrastructure partnerships, formalize new collaborations and deepen existing ties. The agenda includes how AI can accelerate development, from agriculture a...