September 23rd 2024.
During a recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York, the CEO of Alphabet and Google, Sundar Pichai, expressed his admiration for the Indian leader's emphasis on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to address pressing issues in the country. Pichai noted that Modi's vision for a digitally transformed India has inspired Google to not only invest in AI in the country, but also increase its capital infusion.
Pichai highlighted Modi's encouragement for Google to continue manufacturing and designing products in India, stating that the company is now proud to manufacture Pixel phones in the country. He also commended Modi for his forward-thinking approach to incorporating AI into various sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure, with the goal of propelling India towards becoming a developed nation.
The Indian-origin tech leader shared that Google has already launched several initiatives in partnership with various ministries and governments in India, and is committed to further investing in AI in the country. Pichai added that Modi's challenges to constantly push the boundaries and do more for India have now extended to the realm of AI, as the Prime Minister envisions the technology's potential to benefit the people.
Modi's meeting with 15 CEOs from the technology and biosciences fields came after he outlined his vision for India to become a technology powerhouse at a diaspora rally. Following the meeting, Modi shared on X (a social media platform) that he was pleased to see the immense optimism towards India from the top leaders.
Meanwhile, Pichai announced a $120 million Global AI Opportunity Fund at the UN Summit of the Future in New York, with the aim of making AI education and training accessible in communities worldwide. Pichai, who grew up in Chennai, India, shared how the arrival of new technology, particularly the computer, significantly improved his life and inspired him to pursue a career in bringing technology to more people. He also reflected on the availability of computers during his graduate studies in the US, which he found mind-blowing compared to his limited access in India.
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