BRICS Leaders Advocate for Cybersecurity and AI Cooperation

• •BRICS leaders call for global cooperation on AI and cybersecurity.
• •The New Delhi Declaration emphasizes fair access to AI for developing countries.
• •Cybersecurity risks highlighted include cybercrime, misinformation, and deepfakes.

At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, leaders emphasized the need for global cooperation in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). The New Delhi Declaration highlights the importance of fair access to AI resources, particularly for developing countries, while addressing cybersecurity risks such as cybercrime, misinformation, and deepfakes. The declaration calls for international collaboration to enhance digital infrastructure and establish common rules for supply-chain security. UAE delegate Hoda A. Al Khzaimi stressed the need for BRICS to build AI capabilities and resilient value chains. The focus is on creating a trustworthy AI ecosystem that supports economic growth and social inclusion. The BRICS Working Group on Security in ICTs was acknowledged for its efforts in enhancing cybersecurity cooperation among member states.