Meeting in New Delhi at the conclusion of an international summit on artificial intelligence, 86 countries, including the United States and China, adopted a joint declaration in favor of "safe, trustworthy, and robust" AI. The text emphasizes the need to strengthen trust in these technologies in order to maximize their economic and social benefits.
The signatories assert that the potential of artificial intelligence can only be fully realized if its benefits are shared globally. The declaration, which does not include legally binding commitments, emphasizes voluntary initiatives, particularly in the areas of international cooperation and the pooling of research resources.
Disagreements over global governance
The summit also highlighted disagreements over AI regulation. The United States rejected the idea of binding global governance, while the UN Secretary-General advocated for stronger human oversight through a dedicated scientific commission. Several political leaders and tech executives, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of major digital companies, participated in the discussions.
Topics discussed included the impact of AI on employment, the energy consumption of data centers, and societal uses, particularly in multilingual translation. Despite the lack of formal obligations, some experts believe this declaration could serve as a basis for future, more binding legal frameworks.
