As the world gears up for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the event marks more than just another milestone in India’s technology roadmap—it represents a significant inflection point in the global AI discourse. In a world increasingly divided by geopolitical rivalry, digital trade barriers, and strategic control over emerging technologies, India stands poised to offer a third path—one rooted in trust, inclusion, and cooperation, especially for the Global South.

The summit arrives during a period of rising techno-nationalism and shifting alliances. Export controls on high-performance chips and critical minerals essential for AI development have become strategic tools. The United States and China, the two AI superpowers, are leveraging these advantages to shape the global AI la

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