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Sam AltmanSam Altman called for IAEA-like international AI coordination body at India AI Summit

At the India AI Impact Summit on February 19, 2026, Sam Altman called for urgent AI regulation, suggesting the world may need 'something like the IAEA for international coordination of AI.' He praised India as 'leading the world in AI adoption' and acknowledged that 'AI washing' is real but tech-related job displacement is coming. Altman also announced a partnership with Tata to drive AI innovation.

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Confirms Statement Feb 19, 2026 documented

Sam Altman called for IAEA-like AI coordination at India AI Summit

At the India AI Impact Summit on February 19, 2026, Sam Altman called for 'something like the IAEA for international coordination of AI' and praised India as 'leading the world in AI adoption.'

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