India's AI Impact Summit

Explore CSIS events and analysis ahead of India’s Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit, taking place February 16–20, 2026. Discussions will focus on inclusive, responsible, & impactful AI cooperation. This page features CSIS publications and events leading up to the Summit.

India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit will be held on February 16-20, 2026, with an agenda focused on inclusive, responsible, and impactful AI cooperation. This page is a repository of writings and events written and hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies before and in the run-up to the Summit. 

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Is the Global South More Optimistic Than Prepared for AI?

Emerging and developing economies are more optimistic than advanced ones about artificial intelligence (AI), but less prepared to adopt it. This gap could offer a “golden opportunity” for partnerships with the United States around AI standards, skills, and exports.

Analysis by Navin Girishankar and Andrea Leonard Palazzi — October 23, 2025

From Divide to Delivery: How AI Can Serve the Global South

As the World Bank and IMF meet on global resilience next week, a question looms: Will the AI revolution be shaped with the Global South, or simply imposed on it? The choices on infrastructure, governance and localization made now will define development for decades.

Commentary by Anjali Kaur — October 8, 2025

An Open Door: AI Innovation in the Global South amid Geostrategic Competition

Open-source AI models are transforming the adaptability and efficiency of technological innovation, promoting transparency and democracy, and empowering the Global South to address international development challenges in partnership with the United States.

Report by Noam Unger and Madeleine McLean — August 13, 2025

Betting on America

The Golden Opportunity for American AI featuring Brad Smith

Brad Smith, CSIS Trustee and Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, joins Navin Girishankar's Betting on America to share his thoughts on "The Golden Opportunity for American AI." 

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — July 9, 2025

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