Former UK PM Rishi Sunak joked AI can't fix Delhi's traffic, praised India's AI progress and global role.

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joked at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi that despite AI’s progress, it still can’t solve Delhi’s traffic, citing his late arrival as proof. He praised India’s rapid rise in artificial intelligence, noting its top-tier global ranking and leadership under Prime Minister Modi, and highlighted the country’s digital infrastructure and public trust in technology. Sunak emphasized the need for inclusive global AI governance, calling India a key player in shaping the technology’s future for developing nations. He also playfully noted England’s lead in ICC Test cricket, drawing laughter.