World leaders discuss AI future at India’s global summit in New Delhi

§ 01

Briefing Summary

AI-generated

NEWSAR · AI

World leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron, convened in New Delhi for a global AI summit on February 19, 2026. This is the fourth international AI meeting since 2023, following events in France, South Korea, and the UK. Discussions centered on job disruption, child safety, and AI regulations. Guterres cautioned against leaving AI's future to a small group of wealthy individuals and advocated for a $3 billion global fund to ensure open access. Macron emphasized the importance of shaping AI regulations with allies like India. Bill Gates withdrew from the summit shortly before his scheduled appearance.

Confidence 0.90Sources 4Claims 5Entities 12

§ 02

Article analysis

Model · rule-based

Framing

Technology

Political Strategy

Tone

Measured

AI-assessed

CalmNeutralAlarmist

Factuality

0.80 / 1.00

Factual

LowHigh

Sources cited

4

Well sourced

FewMany

§ 03

Key claims

5 extracted

01

Bill Gates withdrew from the summit due to questions over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

factualArticle

Confidence

1.00

02

The New Delhi gathering is the fourth in a series of international AI meetings since 2023.

factualArticle

Confidence

1.00

03

Guterres warned against leaving AI's future to the ‘whims of a few billionaires’.

quoteAntonio Guterres

Confidence

1.00

04

UN chief Guterres called for open AI access.

factualArticle

Confidence

1.00

05

A global artificial intelligence summit is underway in India.

factualArticle

Confidence

1.00

§ 04

Full report

2 min read · 332 words

UN chief Guterres calls for open AI access and warns against leaving its future to the ‘whims of a few billionaires’.Published On 19 Feb 2026The fourth, and most high-profile, day of a global artificial intelligence summit in India is under way with world leaders such as United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron taking the floor to discuss how to handle the fast-advancing technology that is prompting investment enthusiasm and deep concern in equal measure.The huge gathering in New Delhi is the fourth in a series of international AI meetings that have been taking place since 2023 in France, South Korea and the United Kingdom. Job disruption, child safety and regulations have topped the agenda of this year’s edition.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3‘An apocalypse’: Why are experts sounding the alarm on AI risks?list 2 of 3Are ‘low-cost, high-impact’ drones making Sahel fighters tougher to beat?list 3 of 3Indian university faces backlash for presenting Chinese robot as its ownend of listGuterres spoke on Thursday, warning of the risks of AI, saying its future cannot be left to “the whims of a few billionaires”. The UN chief called on tech tycoons to support a $3bn global fund to ensure open access to the fast-advancing technology for all.The French president also spoke of needing deep involvement: “The message I have come to convey is what is that we are determined to continue to shape the rules of the game, and to do with our allies such as India,” Macron said.“Europe is not blindly focused on regulation – Europe is a space for innovation and investment, but it is a safe space.”While this year is touted to be the biggest edition yet, with thousands of attendees, there is one noticeable absentee.Microsoft founder Bill Gates, facing questions over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, withdrew just hours before he was due to speak to “ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities”, the Gates Foundation said.

§ 05