Washington, February 21: At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the United States made it clear that it opposes any form of centralized global governance for artificial intelligence (AI).
Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, led the U.S. delegation and delivered a strong message regarding AI policy and sovereignty. He emphasized that each nation should formulate its AI policies based on its needs and national interests. Control over AI should not be under a single global entity or strict international regulations. Instead, regulations should be determined at the local or national level.
Kratsios stated, “As the Trump Administration has repeatedly said, we completely reject global governance of AI. We believe that if AI is under bureaucratic and centralized leadership, it cannot create a better future.”
He further asserted that AI governance should remain local and align with national interests. “AI governance should focus on the specific needs and interests of particular groups, which is why it must be local,” he added.
Kratsios explained that true AI sovereignty means owning and utilizing the best-in-class technology for the benefit of one’s people while shaping national destiny amid global changes.
He warned against complete technological self-sufficiency, stating, “Complete technological self-sufficiency is unrealistic for any country, as the AI stack is very complex. However, strategic autonomy can be achieved alongside rapid AI adoption, and this is a necessity for free nations. The U.S. wants to help.”
He urged countries to partner with Washington through the American AI Exports Program, stating, “We believe that to achieve the prosperity that AI adoption can bring, independent partners are essential. That’s why the President launched the American AI Export Program.”
To eliminate financial barriers, various U.S. agencies, including the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Export-Import Bank, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, have initiated new AI-focused programs.
During the summit, Kratsios also unveiled Tech Corps, which aims to connect volunteer technical talent with partner countries to support the deployment of AI applications in public services. He noted, “Developing countries are lagging behind developed economies at a pivotal point of fundamental change.” He identified financial difficulties and gaps in technical capacity as major obstacles.
Emphasizing America’s technological dominance, Kratsios declared, “The gold standard in AI is made in America.”
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