The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris showcased the growing divide in global AI governance. While 61 countries, including India, backed a collective statement on AI ethics, sustainability, and cooperation, two major players ~ the United States and the United Kingdom ~ chose not to sign it. Their refusal underscores a broader geopolitical struggle over AI leadership, one that places national interests above international collaboration. Against this backdrop, India’s proactive stance in advocating for global AI standards marks an important shift in its approach to emerging technologies. At the heart of the summit was the question of how AI should be regulated.

The final communique emphasised six key principles, including inclusivity, transparency, and ethical deployment of AI. However, the US objected to language promoting international cooperation, preferring a more unilateral approach. The UK, too, cited national interests as a reason for staying out. These decisions align with the broader policy direction of........

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