Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- In the landmark G20 Summit on African soil, world leaders converged on digital innovations as a force for inclusive growth, urging ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance to bridge global divides. Despite the absence of the U.S. in this meeting, the Declaration recommitted to "responsible artificial intelligence innovation," open-source ecosystems, and AI readiness for developing nations.

In the AI focused session, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a digital "technology that is human-centric, global and open-source instead of merely finance-centric, national, and exclusive." He proposed a Global AI Compact emphasising transparency, human oversight, and safeguards against misuse, announcing India's A...