At A.I. Summit, India Tries to Find a Way Between the U.S. and China

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Anupreeta Das and Pragati K.B.February 21, 2026 at 09:50 AM

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At the A.I. Impact Summit in New Delhi, India positioned itself as a leader for developing nations in the global AI landscape. With the U.S. and China dominating AI technology, India is offering itself as a moral voice, emphasizing AI governance and its potential for public welfare. Prime Minister Modi likened AI to nuclear power, stressing the need for direction to prevent destructive outcomes. India is leveraging its IT workforce and large domestic market to showcase AI applications. Analysts view India's approach as a "third-way alternative," focusing on the Global South and AI as a public good, rather than competing directly with the U.S. and China. The summit was attended by leaders from countries including Spain, Bolivia, Mauritius and Sri Lanka.

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artificial intelligence 100% india 90% a.i. impact summit 80% foreign policy 70% global south 70% china 60% united states 60% geopolitics 50% technology 50%

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