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1. The Equitable AI Transition Conclusion : A Social-
Playbook : Developed in Purpose Framework
partnership with the International The India–AI Impact Summit
Labour Organisation (ILO), this
2026 proved that for the Global
guide provides a roadmap
South, AI is not a luxury, but a
for nations to protect workers'
vital engine for inclusive growth.
rights during the transition to AI-
By leveraging its vast talent
integrated industries.
pool which currently ranks 3rd
2. The Charter for the
Democratic Diffusion of AI : globally in AI competitiveness
Supported by 22 countries, this and its robust DPI, India is
charter aims to ensure that no positioning itself as a "Global Hub
single nation or company can for AI Innovation." The journey is
gatekeep the fundamental
defined by a "social-purpose
building blocks of AI technology.
framework" that seeks to bridge
3. Global Youth Challenge
the gap between technology
(YUVAi) and AI by HER : These
and the common citizen. As
initiatives focus on grassroots
the summit concluded, the
innovation, ensuring that youth
and women-led startups are message was clear: the future of
integrated into the global AI AI must be inclusive, ethical, and
supply chain. above all, human-centric.

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