The minister of state for electronics and information technology outlined GPAI's objectives, focusing on collaborative innovation, a robust governance framework, and a commitment to inclusive partnerships, especially with countries from the global south

Chandrasekhar: GPAI’s Role in Artificial Intelligence Narrative & Governance Enhanced by New Delhi Declaration

Ministers from India, the UK, France and Japan gathered in the capital for the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI) summit and announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration after more than four-and-a-half hours of comprehensive discussion. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, highlighted the monumental agreement as a key step in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

He noted that the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration has catapulted GPAI to the forefront and positioned it as a primary influencer in defining the course of AI today and in the future. He emphasized the urgent concerted effort to harness the potential of AI while addressing the security and trust issues that have emerged in the rapidly evolving world of AI.

Chandrasekhar outlined GPAI’s goals with a focus on collaborative innovation, a robust governance framework and a commitment to inclusive partnerships, particularly with countries in the Global South. According to the minister, the representation of these nations was considered essential to GPAI’s mission, which resulted in Senegal’s elevation to the steering committee under India’s chairmanship, demonstrating the alliance’s dedication to greater inclusion.

Chandrasekhar highlighted the importance of GPAI in the global AI discourse and highlighted its role in shaping AI frameworks amid several global debates. He highlighted GPAI’s unique impact due to its breadth, membership and engagement, and confirmed its leadership in AI frameworks to be developed in the coming months.

“GPAI and the New Delhi Declaration take on a different meaning because of the current context compared to the situation we were in a year or two ago. That’s why the discussions that took place take on even more importance and the fact that we have now said that our aim is that GPAI should in a sense lead the conversation in the new context or AI-intensive world we live in,” he added.

Jean-Noel Barrot, representative of the French Minister of Economy, Finance and Digital Sovereignty, highlighted the acceleration of the development of artificial intelligence in recent months. Echoing Chandrasekhar’s views on the New Delhi Declaration, Barrot expressed GPAI’s commitment to advancing human-centric AI while being open to like-minded partners dedicated to democratic values.

Barrot praised Japan’s decision to establish a third expert support center that will increase GPAI’s global reach and resources. He highlighted GPAI’s collaborative capabilities, emphasizing efforts to synergize OECD expertise and expand the partnership’s ability to design effective AI governance and deployment strategies.

Japan’s Vice Minister for Policy Coordination Hiroshi Yoshida reiterated his support for the ministerial declaration and called for increased involvement of the GPAI to encourage the participation of developing countries. He highlighted the center of Tokyo, Japan as a hub for Asian countries to engage in discussions with GPAI members and experts, stressing its key role in expanding the alliance’s reach in the region.