United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that India is the ideal location to host the first-ever AI Summit in the global south. Speaking to the agency ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026, which begins today, Guterres emphasized that artificial intelligence should benefit the entire world, not just a select few powerful nations. Meanwhile, the British government has announced that the UK's focus during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi will be on promoting how artificial intelligence can drive growth, create new jobs, improve public services, and benefit people around the globe. The UK delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, is eager to highlight how AI can improve daily life in every corner of the world and to advocate for AI as a catalyst for renewal that can help doctors diagnose more quickly, teachers personalize learning, local councils deliver services in minutes, and businesses create new, high-quality jobs.
