Sunil Bharti Mittal Warns AI Agents Could Go Rogue, Calls For Global AI Rules

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than governments can regulate it, raising urgent questions about safety, accountability and the risks of AI agents going rogue. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, says it is time for policymakers to start putting guardrails in place without stifling innovation. He warns that governments cannot afford to wait for an accident before addressing the risks as AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life. Drawing a parallel with the global aviation industry, Mittal calls for international cooperation and common rules for AI, arguing that the technology cannot operate in isolated national systems. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, he highlights the need for a global conversation on AI governance that keeps pace with the technology's rapid growth.