ITU Secretary-General highlights global AI cooperation at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Date: 2026-02-19
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The Secretary‑General of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan‑Martin has
underscored the importance of translating artificial intelligence ambition into
tangible benefits at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The event, hosted in New
Delhi, brings together technology leaders from across sectors to foster
inclusive AI solutions that advance social, economic, and environmental
progress.
Secretary-General Bogdan‑Martin
stressed that global cooperation is essential to ensure the advantages of AI
are equitably shared, preventing the widening of technological divides. She
highlighted the ITU’s commitment to working with India and international
partners to promote initiatives under the banner of #AIforGood, advancing
accessible, responsible, and human-centered AI.
The summit provides a
platform for dialogue, collaboration, and the development of actionable
strategies aimed at leveraging AI for sustainable development, inclusive
growth, and shared global progress.
