AI Summit in Delhi: Rishi Sunak Highlights AI Potential, Humor and India–UK Tech Ties

Sunak’s Lighthearted delhi Traffic Joke

Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak spoke at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

Arriving slightly late, he joked, “AI can do a lot, but it can’t fix Delhi’s traffic yet.”

Sunak praised the enthusiasm and energy of India’s AI community, attributing India’s leadership position in AI to both innovation and public engagement.

He highlighted India’s ranking as a global AI superpower according to Stanford.

Lammy Highlights Shared heritage and Friendship

UK Deputy prime minister David Lammy introduced Sunak, calling him a “great son of britain and India.”

Sunak humorously responded “Son-in-law,” creating laughter and a friendly atmosphere.

Lammy emphadata-sized his own indian roots, noting his great-grandmother hailed from Kolkata.

Both leaders underscored that political differences do not hinder collaboration on global issues.

Cross-Party Collaboration on Shared Goals

Lammy and Sunak have worked together on improving prostate cancer outcomes in the UK and globally.

Lammy highlighted that despite differing political affiliations, friendship and cooperation are possible for shared objectives.

This camaraderie reflects broader India–UK discussions on strengthening trade, technology, and security partnerships.

AI as a Global and Developmental Platform

Sunak discussed the launch of the first global AI summit at Bletchley Park and the importance of creating a collaborative platform for AI governance.

He praised India’s wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital public infrastructure, innovation ecosystem, and people’s enthusiasm for technology.

Sunak emphadata-sized that AI development should benefit both developed and developing countries, with india as a central hub for global AI transformation.

AI Safety, Public Trust, and Tangible Impact

Sunak stressed that AI progress and AI safety must go hand in hand.

Public trust is essential for AI adoption, particularly in government services, healthcare, and administrative efficiency.

He highlighted that AI’s real impact becomes visible when people experience tangible benefits in their daily lives.

Sunak pledged to advance AI development responsibly, ensuring human dignity, safety standards, and ethical deployment through collaborations with leading laboratories and the UK AI Security Institute.

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