New Delhi — AI Safety Connect (AISC) called for stronger international coordination on frontier artificial intelligence during a press conference held Tuesday as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
The briefing brought together international experts, policymakers and researchers to outline what AISC described as a roadmap for advancing cooperation on AI safety. Discussions were framed around five priorities: India’s approach to AI governance, global risks from advanced AI systems, the role of middle powers in coordination efforts, mechanisms for safety verification and evaluation, and existing international coordination models.
Nicolas Miailhe, co-founder of AI Safety Connect, said India faces a “dual AI challenge” of addressing current harms from deployed AI systems while engaging with risks linked to increasingly advanced systems. He noted that governance efforts must keep pace with rapid technological development.
Participants highlighted concerns including risks to children’s safety, misinformation, cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats to critical infrastructure, alongside longer-term systemic risks associated with more capable AI systems. Speakers said these issues form part of a broader technological trajectory rather than separate challenges.
Cyrus Hodes, co-founder of AI Safety Connect, emphasized the need to establish governance mechanisms before potential crisis events. He said international AI safety agreements should be supported by verification and certification measures to ensure enforceability.
AI Safety Connect said it aims to build coordination infrastructure through diplomatic and multistakeholder engagement during the summit, which runs from 16 to 20 February.
