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The diffusion data dilemma amid the Delhi AI consensus

Pratap Vikram Singh

February 20, 2026 | 5 Min Read

The diffusion data dilemma amid the Delhi AI consensus

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February 20, 2026 | 5 Min Read

Voluntary commitments to disclose AI diffusion data may shape skilling and labour policy in emerging economies. The catch? Stakeholders must agree on which metrics matter.

As the Delhi AI summit comes to a close, and the chaos at and around the venue, Bharat Mandapam, comes down a few notches, one of the important outcomes has been a consensus among all stakeholders on the need for democratisation and inclusiveness of AI, particularly for the global south.

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