BRICS: Xi Jinping Leads Global Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Source: Il Sole 24 ORE | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 12:01:28 UTC
Key Points
- At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed cooperation on artificial intelligence and a new role for the Global South, focusing on innovation and economic stability.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS solutions should be adaptable and accessible to the entire Global South, not limited to member states.
- Modi warned that the instrumentalization of technology and critical minerals could hinder global development and shared prosperity, a reference seen as linked to China's AI ambitions and rare-earth dominance.
- BRICS agreed to create an integrated early warning system for infectious diseases to strengthen preparedness and response to future epidemics.
- The summit adopted a joint statement amid heightened geopolitical tensions, condemning unilateral aggression and urging moderation, with support from countries on opposing sides such as Iran and the United Arab Emirates.