A4G Impact Collaborative launches Responsible AI Symposium at Delhi Technological
University, expanding its mission into AI Governance & Ethics
In a landmark step toward shaping the ethical future of artificial intelligence, the A4G
Impact Collaborative (AI for Good) launched Responsible AI—Governance & Ethics
Symposium hosted at Delhi Technological University, India on April 16, 2025. This initiative
marks a powerful expansion of A4G’s mission to ensure that AI systems remain aligned with
the highest human values, advancing compassion, equity, and sustainability.
The symposium was spearheaded by Nitin Dhawan, co-founder of the A4G Impact
Collaborative. Serving as both architect and moderator, Dhawan’s leadership brought
together diverse perspectives while emphasizing that “AI must remain governed by and
aligned with the best of what makes us human.”
“This symposium represents a critical first step in developing governance frameworks that
ensure AI serves as a force for collective flourishing rather than deepening existing divides,”
said Dhawan. “The insights generated will directly inform policy recommendations and
practical governance approaches in the months ahead.”
Anil Antony National Secretary & National Spokesperson, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), a
key panelist at the symposium, emphasized India’s unique position in the global AI
landscape: “India has a historic opportunity to create AI with Indian characteristics, much as
we did with UPI. By infusing our technological development with our cultural values of
inclusivity and spiritual wisdom, we can offer the world a model of AI governance that
balances innovation with human wellbeing.”
The symposium put together by DTU & A4G Collab convened a powerful coalition of
global leaders in AI ethics, governance, and policy, including: Anil Antony – National
Secretary & National Spokesperson, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Dr. Vivienne Ming –
Theoretical Neuroscientist & AI Visionary, BBC’s 100 Women, Prof. David Danks – Chair of
Data Science & Philosophy, University of California, Nandini Singh – Executive Director, IBM
India & South Asia – Public Sector, Dr. Nandini Chatterjee Singh – Senior Project Officer,
UNESCO & Cognitive Neuroscientist, Dr. Ramanand – Founder-Director, Center for Policy
Research and Governance (CPRG), Sharad Arora – Steering Committee Member, AI for Good,
Geneva, Dr. Shakti Goel – Chief Architect & Data Scientist, Yatra.com amongst other
changemakers across academia, industry, and policy
Key highlights included:
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Distinguished Panels: The morning session focused on “Human Values and Legal Frameworks for AI Integration,” featuring insights from philosophers, ethicists, and legal scholars. The afternoon panel addressed “AI’s Impact and Societal Governance Models” with contributions from economists, technologists, and policy experts.
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Breakthrough Insights: Panelist Prof. Ajit Sinha described AI as potentially enabling “capitalism without labor”—a fundamental restructuring that renders existing economic frameworks obsolete. Dr. Shakti Goel emphasized that culturally rooted ethical frameworks must underpin global AI systems, while Vivienne Ming cautioned that technology should elevate rather than replace human potential.
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Cross-Sector Collaboration: The event united government officials, industry leaders, academics, and civil society representatives in recognition that AI governance requires unprecedented collaboration across sectors.
Dr. Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Delhi Technological University, added, “DTU is proud to host this landmark event that aligns perfectly with our commitment to technological innovation guided by human values. The collaboration between academia, industry, and civil society exemplified today is exactly the model needed for responsible AI development.”
“AI is no longer just a technological issue — it’s a societal choice,” Dhawan concluded. “Our challenge is to embed governance, ethics, empathy, and inclusion into the very code that will write our future.”