On September 12, 2026, BRICS leaders called for wider access to artificial intelligence (AI) resources and enhanced international cooperation to ensure AI remains safe, secure, inclusive, and reliable. This appeal was made in the New Delhi Declaration 2026, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi. At the summit, leaders committed to implementing the group’s statement on “Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence.” The declaration underscores the importance of developing AI in an inclusive and responsible manner.
It also outlines a broad technology agenda that includes AI, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure (DPI), telecommunications and submarine networks, quantum technologies, startups, and advanced manufacturing. This agenda reflects BRICS’ focus on international collaboration to increase global access to AI resources. The leaders emphasized harnessing AI’s potential benefits while taking necessary steps to mitigate its associated risks, highlighting the balance between innovation and safety.
