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BRICS Science Academies Push for Ethical AI and Stronger Global South Cooperation

BRICS science academies push for ethical AI and stronger Global South ties
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaRussiaSouth Africa
Cooperation areas
Inclusive MultilateralismInstitutional DevelopmentSustainable Development

Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-07-24 17:22:52 UTC

Key Points

  • The BRICS Science Academies Forum 2026 was held at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad under the theme of harnessing AI for sustainable development and Global South cooperation.
  • Representatives from eight BRICS member countries and several partner nations discussed collective, ethical, and context-sensitive approaches to artificial intelligence.
  • Delegates identified five priority sectors for AI collaboration: advanced materials and manufacturing, healthcare, climate change and environmental sustainability, agriculture and food security, and disaster prediction and management.
  • Participating academies shared national priorities, including inclusive AI for healthcare and food systems, responsible data sharing, capacity building through a BRICS AI network, explainable AI, trusted AI systems, and reducing the digital divide.
  • The forum concluded with discussions on a joint statement expected to be endorsed and presented at the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting in August 2026.
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