New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Competition among major powers over artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significance in recent years. The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, demonstrated that this competition also has implications for the BRICS countries. During the summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed that China take the lead in establishing a "BRICS AI Open-Source Community". The proposal was part of a broader set of initiatives that included a digital ecosystem cloud platform, cooperation in scientific and technological innovation, and closer links between AI technologies and smart manufacturing.

The New Delhi Declaration, dated September 12, adopted a more cautious approach to AI. It called for greater a...