What happened:
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres confirmed he will visit India later this month to attend the Global AI Impact Summit hosted by New Delhi. Announcing this at a UN press briefing, he described artificial intelligence as a critical global challenge and praised India for taking the lead in convening the summit in the Global South.
Why it matters:
The summit positions India as a key convener in global AI governance and impact-focused dialogue. It underscores the Global South’s growing role in shaping inclusive, responsible AI frameworks and capacity-building in developing countries.