The dawn of February 23, 2026, finds the artificial intelligence landscape fundamentally redrawn. Following the conclusion of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a "historic consensus" that has united 89 nations under a single vision for human-centric AI. But as governments sign treaties, the private sector is moving even faster. OpenAI has sent shockwaves through the market by acquiring the creator of OpenClaw, signaling the arrival of the "Agentic Invasion."
1. The New Delhi Declaration: Seven Chakras of Global AI
The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact is not just a diplomatic document; it is a blueprint for the "Fifth Industrial Revolution." Unlike the safety-focused Bletchley Declaration of 2023, the 2026 New Delhi accord focuses on Equitable Diffusion. Endorsed by the US, China, and the EU, it establishes seven pillars, or "Chakras," to guide the technology.
| Chakra (Pillar) | Strategic Focus |
|---|---|
| Human Capital | Universal AI literacy and workforce reskilling playbooks. |
| Trusted AI Systems | Frameworks for secure, verifiable, and transparent algorithms. |
| Democratizing Resources | Affordable access to high-end compute (GPUs) for the Global South. |
| Energy Efficiency | Mandating sustainable, green AI infrastructure. |
The declaration’s core principle, "Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya" (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), marks a shift in how the world views AI—not as a weapon of corporate competition, but as a public utility. As noted by ANI News, this marks India’s emergence as the primary bridge between the AI "haves" and "have-nots."
2. OpenAI’s Move: From Chatbots to "Iron Man" Agents
While the summit addressed governance, OpenAI addressed capability. The acquisition of the lead developer behind OpenClaw—the autonomous agent often described as a real-world "Jarvis"—is the clearest sign yet that the era of simple chat prompts is over. In 2026, we are entering the Agentic Era.
OpenClaw’s architecture allows it to operate across multiple software platforms independently—writing code, managing tax audits, and even orchestrating supply chains with minimal human intervention. This "Agent Invasion" has already caused a 30% volatility spike in shares of legacy software firms like Salesforce and Monday.com, as investors realize that autonomous agents may soon replace traditional SaaS interfaces.
Developer Guide: Preparing for Agentic Deployment
If you are deploying 2026-era agents like the new OpenAI-OpenClaw hybrid, follow these safety protocols:
- Open the config file
agent_permissions.jsonand set theexecution_depthto'sandboxed'for all third-party tool calls. - Enable the 'Human-in-the-Loop' (HITL) flag for any financial transactions exceeding ₹50,000 to comply with the New Delhi Declaration's "Trusted AI" Chakra.
- Restart the local server and run
verify-sovereignty --region=INto ensure data processing stays within the prescribed national boundaries.
3. The Sovereign AI Leap: Why India is Winning
The summit also showcased India’s unique Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). We saw Google CEO Sundar Pichai using UPI to buy coffee while discussing AI-driven supply chains—a viral moment that perfectly illustrated the "DPI meets AI" philosophy. India is proving that AI scales best when it is integrated into a frictionless digital state.
As highlighted by The Hindu, the "Sentiment Divide" is now clear: while the West fears job loss, 88% of Indians view AI as a "ladder" for social empowerment. This optimism is driving the fastest adoption rates of Sovereign AI in the world.
Conclusion: The Verdict for 2026
February 23, 2026, will be remembered as the day the world chose a path. Through the New Delhi Declaration, we chose cooperation over isolation. Through the OpenClaw acquisition, we chose autonomy over assistance. For the AI-News-Scan community, the message is clear: the technology is no longer "coming"—it has arrived, it is autonomous, and it is global.
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