India, Feb. 20 -- A high-level session on "The Role of Science in International AI Governance" was held on the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global leaders, scientists, policymakers and industry representatives to examine how scientific evidence can underpin responsible AI governance at the international level.

The session featured keynote addresses by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft; and Josephine Teo, Singapore's Minister for Digital Development and Information.

In his keynote address, Guterres stated that AI governance must be firmly grounded in scientific evidence and human rights. "Science can inform us, but humans mu...