Michael Richards
Executive Director, Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC)
Published
February 25, 2026
Last week, the United States demonstrated its global leadership at the India AI Impact Summit—its first major international AI engagement since releasing the AI Action Plan. The summit served as an important venue to advance the administration’s goals of strengthening U.S. leadership in diplomacy, security, and innovation. The following highlights how the AI Action Plan will be implemented globally and what it means for the U.S. business community.
Expanding the American AI Stack as a Global Standard:
U.S. officials emphasized the importance of global partners, including India, building on the American AI infrastructure. This reinforces U.S. leadership in foundational models, chips, and hyperscale computing. Encouraging global adoption of U.S.-made platforms strengthens demand for American technology and deepens the competitive advantage of U.S. industries.
Rejection of Centralized Global AI Governance:
The U.S. opposes centralized global AI governance and rejects international efforts that are purely symbolic or advocating against its self-interest. Instead, the U.S. will embrace sovereign decision-making by nations to adopt best-in-class technologies, predominantly American. This ensures market flexibility, reduces risks of restrictive multilateral frameworks, and allows U.S. firms to scale exports without additional regulatory burdens.
Large-Scale Investment Commitments by U.S. Tech Firms:
Major U.S. companies announced expanded commitments to India’s AI infrastructure, ranging from GPU capacity development to partnerships with Indian conglomerates. These investments solidify U.S. leadership in the rapidly growing AI market of the Global South and create new export channels for American technology and services.
Strengthened Supply Chain and Semiconductor Cooperation:
The U.S. and India signed the Pax Silica agreement, linking AI adoption to secure supply chains in semiconductors, critical minerals, and energy. This enhances secure access to critical inputs for U.S. industries while supporting American leadership in AI infrastructure.
Shift Toward AI Action and Deployment:
The U.S. delegation emphasized economic opportunity and real-world AI deployments, aligning with the strengths of U.S. industry. This focus benefits U.S. firms dominating applied AI markets and supports the administration’s goal of leveraging AI for economic growth.
The Big Picture:
The India Impact Summit showcased how the administration’s plan to fulfill its commitments to advancing U.S. leadership in AI, fostering innovation, and strengthening global partnerships. The decisive actions highlighted by the U.S. delegation to reject global governance in favor of a model that looks to push for rapid adoption of artificial intelligence to advance human flourishing and unprecedented prosperity for all.
