WASHINGTON – At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 today, the United States unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at equipping global partners with advanced AI technologies that emphasize national autonomy and self-determination.
Leading the U.S. delegation was Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He was joined by Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of Commerce William Kimmitt, and Ambassador Sergio Gor, alongside a host of international leaders, foreign ministers, and business executives.
In his address, Director Kratsios articulated America’s vision of AI leadership and the necessity for international AI adoption, advocating for a rejection of global governance in favor of genuine AI sovereignty. He extended an invitation for nations to partner with the U.S. to co-create an AI future that benefits their citizens using the American AI stack.
“True AI sovereignty involves harnessing top-tier technology to serve your populace and steering your national course amidst global changes.” Kratsios emphasized, urging countries to seek strategic autonomy while accelerating AI integration rather than striving for complete self-sufficiency.
“We believe that independent partnerships are crucial for unlocking the prosperity that AI adoption can provide for everyone. This is why the President introduced the American AI Exports Program.” By collaborating with the American AI stack, nations can leverage the best technologies available while safeguarding sensitive data within their own borders.
He also firmly dismissed any notions of global governance over AI, stating, “AI adoption cannot pave the way for a brighter future if it is ensnared in bureaucracies and centralized control.”
Kratsios highlighted the widening gap in AI adoption between developed and developing nations. “The pace of adoption and sophistication of implementation continues to diverge. Developing countries are lagging behind their developed counterparts at a critical juncture,” he noted, advocating for the prioritization of AI technologies in sectors such as healthcare, education, energy infrastructure, agriculture, and public services to deliver tangible benefits to their citizens.
In conclusion, Director Kratsios announced new U.S. initiatives designed to fast-track global utilization of the American AI stack through the American AI Exports Program, including:
- The American AI Exports Program’s National Champions Initiative: The Commerce Department will integrate leading AI companies from partner nations into their tailored American AI Export stacks, illustrating how American technology fortifies and enhances domestic AI capabilities.
- The U.S. Tech Corps: This innovative initiative, akin to the Peace Corps, will deploy volunteer technical expertise to international partners, providing essential last-mile support for implementing robust AI applications in public services.
- New International Financing: The Treasury Department is launching a new fund at the World Bank aimed at helping countries overcome barriers to AI adoption, complemented by new financing programs initiated through the Export-Import Bank, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the State Department, and the Small Business Administration.
- NIST/CAISI’s AI Agent Standards Initiative: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will spearhead the formulation of interoperable and secure standards for agentic AI, fostering public confidence in this next-generation technology.
As the Biden Administration rolls out a comprehensive strategy to bolster American AI exports, it clearly conveys a singular message at the India AI Impact Summit: American AI sets the benchmark, and we are eager to share it with our allies in pursuit of a secure and prosperous future for all.
