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World Leaders Expected to Issue Shared AI Stance at India Summit

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•World leaders were expected to issue a joint declaration outlining shared approaches to AI governance at the conclusion of India's five-day summit
•OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the urgent need for AI regulation during summit discussions focused on technology ethics
•India showcased homegrown AI technologies as the country pursues ambitions to become a major player in global artificial intelligence
•The summit experienced significant logistical problems including speaker cancellations and traffic chaos that disrupted proceedings
•The event aimed to present alternative pathways in AI development beyond the current U.S.-China technological rivalry

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