GS2The Hindu · Editorial
AI governance and a voice for the Global South: Between dependency and leadership
AI Governance and Global South Leadership
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 7 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The editorial discusses India’s approach to AI governance and argues that India is at risk of drifting from a Global South–centric vision toward dependency on U.S.-led technology and policy frameworks.
It begins by contrasting the orientation of the India AI Impact Summit 2026—where India sought to center the Global South’s harms, equity, and inclusion in AI discourse—with earlier summits focused on existential risks.
Over time, the summit’s momentum shifted towards attracting capital for AI development and accelerating adoption through domestic use cases.
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