Bangladesh, Costa Rica and Guatemala sign New Delhi declaration on AI impact

Three more countries- Bangladesh, Costa Rica and Guatemala have endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, taking the total number of signatories to 91 countries and organisations.

A Shared Global Vision for AI

Guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the Declaration underscores that the benefits of AI must be equitably shared across humanity.

It emphasizes:

• Strengthening international cooperation and multistakeholder engagement
• Respecting national sovereignty
• Advancing AI through accessible, and trustworthy frameworks

Seven Pillars (Chakras) of Action

The Declaration is structured around seven key pillars, forming the foundation of global AI cooperation:

1. Democratizing AI Resources
2. Economic Growth & Social Good
3. Secure & Trusted AI
4. AI for Science
5. Access for Social Empowerment
6. Human Capital Development
7. Resilient, Efficient & Innovative AI Systems

Major Global Deliverables Announced

The Summit delivered a series of voluntary, collaborative global initiatives, including:

1. Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI

• Promotes affordable access to foundational AI resources
• Supports locally relevant innovation ecosystems

2. Global AI Impact Commons

• A platform to scale and replicate AI use cases globally
• Enables cross-country collaboration for development impact

3. Trusted AI Commons

• Repository of tools, benchmarks, and best practices
• Supports development of secure and trustworthy AI systems

4. International Network of AI for Science Institutions

• Facilitates global scientific collaboration
• Enhances AI-driven research capabilities

5. AI for Social Empowerment Platform

• Enables knowledge exchange and scalable solutions
• Focuses on equitable AI adoption

6. AI Workforce Development Playbook & Reskilling Principles

• Supports AI skilling, reskilling, and literacy
• Prepares nations for an AI-driven economy

7. Guiding Principles on Resilient & Efficient AI

• Focus on energy-efficient AI systems
• Supported by a Playbook on AI Infrastructure Resilience

Focus on Economic Growth and Efficiency

The Declaration highlights:

• The role of AI in driving economic transformation
• Importance of open-source and accessible AI ecosystems
• Need for energy-efficient AI infrastructure
• Expanding AI’s role in science, governance, and public service delivery

Strengthening Global Cooperation

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to:

• Advancing shared global priorities in AI governance
• Promoting voluntary, non-binding frameworks
• Translating vision into action through continued collaboration