China has proposed creating a BRICS AI open-source community, putting artificial intelligence at the centre of its technology push within the bloc. Chinese President Xi Jinping made the proposal during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, saying China would support cooperation on developing and using large language models. The plan also includes AI seminars, training programmes and a wider open ecosystem for AI. India’s role could be important because its BRICS chairship has already focused on innovation, digital infrastructure and inclusive technology. However, the wider BRICS declaration stresses safe, secure, inclusive and reliable AI rather than formally adopting China’s specific proposal.Where Does India Fit InIndia could become an important participant in BRICS AI cooperation because it has been promoting digital public infrastructure, AI innovation and wider access to technology. During its 2026 BRICS chairship, New Delhi pushed initiatives connecting technology with startups, agriculture, public services and economic growth. The country therefore has an opportunity to shape how any future open-source AI framework develops. At the same time, India will need to balance cooperation with its own technology priorities and AI governance approach.China proposed a BRICS AI open-source community.The proposal supports joint development and application of large language models.India has promoted AI, digital public infrastructure and startup cooperation under its BRICS chairship.BRICS leaders backed wider access to AI resources with safety and reliability safeguards.The specific Chinese proposal has not been formally adopted in the New Delhi Declaration.China Pushes Open AIXi Jinping presented the open-source AI proposal as part of a broader five-point plan for stronger BRICS cooperation in technology, manufacturing and trade. China said it would take a leading role in establishing the BRICS AI open-source community and support training and knowledge-sharing among members. The proposal comes as Chinese AI companies such as DeepSeek and Qwen have increased global attention around open and more accessible AI models.China is also seeking deeper digital cooperation through a proposed BRICS digital ecosystem cloud platform. The plan includes digital skills training, technological exchanges and greater industrial alignment among member countries. Beijing is positioning these initiatives as ways for emerging economies to build stronger technological capabilities and reduce barriers to advanced digital tools.Also Read: BRICS Summit 2026 Key Takeaways: New Delhi Declaration and Global South PushIndia’s Role In BRICS AIIndia enters this discussion with its own growing AI ecosystem and a strong focus on digital public infrastructure. During the 2026 BRICS presidency, India promoted initiatives involving startups, digital agriculture, innovation and knowledge sharing. The New Delhi Declaration also recognised AI as an important tool for economic growth and sustainable development.The declaration called for international cooperation to improve access to AI resources while ensuring safety, security, inclusiveness and reliability. It also highlighted trustworthy AI, energy-efficient systems and the need to address potential risks. This gives India space to participate in BRICS AI cooperation while pushing for an approach that fits its own priorities.Key HighlightsXi Jinping proposed a BRICS AI open-source community.China wants cooperation on large language models and AI training.A BRICS digital ecosystem cloud platform has also been proposed by China.India has already placed AI and digital innovation high on its BRICS agenda.The New Delhi Declaration supports accessible, safe and trustworthy AI.China will hold the BRICS presidency in 2027.BRICS AI Cooperation Enters New PhaseChina’s proposal gives BRICS a new area for technology cooperation, but its final shape will depend on discussions among member countries. India is likely to remain an important voice because of its large digital ecosystem, AI ambitions and experience with public digital infrastructure.For the Global South, wider access to affordable AI could create opportunities in education, agriculture, healthcare, business and public services. At the same time, questions around data, safety, security and national technology priorities will remain important as BRICS countries consider deeper AI cooperation.Disclaimer: This article is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information based on verified available reports and official BRICS documents.
