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Bhutan's Crypto Experiment, Malta's AI Officer, and Exploring India's Digital Summit

India’s AI Impact Summit in New Delhi positioned the country as a diplomatic bridge between the United States and China, showcasing its ambition to shape global AI governance. The event highlighted public‑oriented, human‑governed AI built on India’s extensive digital public infrastructure, such as the TGDeX federated data exchange. Meanwhile, Malta appointed its first Chief AI Officer, signaling a formal commitment to AI oversight in the public sector, while Bhutan’s nationwide crypto payment network for tourists failed to gain traction. Parallel developments in digital identity—from the UK’s free digital certificate for dual nationals to Jordan’s Sanad ID platform—underscore a broader push for secure, interoperable digital services worldwide.