Kuala lumpur: Malaysia is committed to playing an active role in shaping a more equitable global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. He emphasized that this commitment was reinforced following the recent official visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Malaysia, which has significantly impacted the country's digitalisation journey.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which began on February 16 in New Delhi, brought together more than 35,000 global leaders from over 100 countries, including key figures in the global technology industry. Malaysia was honored to be invited to this summit, the first global AI event hosted in the Global South, which Gobind described as a meaningful platform to advance inclusive and responsible AI development.

Gobind highlighted that the summit focused on three core principles-People, Planet, and Progress-and aimed to move beyond political statements towards tangible deliverables, cooperative frameworks, and measurable outcomes, especially as the global AI gap widens. "The mission is clear; to ensure AI serves humanity, drive inclusive economic growth, foster people-centric innovation, and protect our planet," he stated.

He also expressed his anticipation for meaningful engagements at the summit and his intention to bring home valuable insights to further strengthen Malaysia's digital transformation agenda. The summit showcased practical AI solutions, technologies, and applied developments across various sectors, including industry, finance, healthcare, and security.