India is participating in the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6-7 July 2026. The Indian delegation is led by Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh. The dialogue is the first universal, multi-stakeholder forum on AI governance under the United Nations system.
United Nations framework on AI governance
The Global Dialogue on AI Governance was established under United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/325. The framework follows the Global Digital Compact adopted in September 2024. The dialogue is designed to support international cooperation on AI governance alongside national, regional, and multilateral efforts.
Key discussion areas in Geneva
The Geneva meeting covers four clusters of issues related to artificial intelligence. These clusters are AI’s social and economic implications, bridging the global AI divide, promoting safe and trustworthy AI, and safeguarding human rights in the context of AI.
Scientific assessment and future sessions
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