After a recent meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai praised his efforts to develop AI in India, strengthening India’s tech and digital projects. “The Prime Minister has been focused on transforming India, with his Digital India vision,” Pichai stated.
“He pushed us to continue Making in India, Designing in India... He is really thinking about how AI can transform India in a way that benefits the people of India. He's always challenged us to do more,” he added.
PM Modi recently attended a conference in New York with major tech CEOs in attendance. This meeting reinforces the growing importance of AI in India's development trajectory, following his earlier statements at an international summit, where he declared, “AI means America and India,” positioning the two nations as key players in the future of AI innovation and collaboration.
Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA and a leading figure in AI computing, also spoke highly of his interaction with PM Modi, highlighting his keen interest in understanding the potential of AI. “Modi is an incredible student, always eager to learn about technology, AI, the potential and opportunity for India, and the impact on Indian society and industry,” Huang remarked.
Huang went on to praise India’s position as a global powerhouse of technological talent, recognising the country’s contribution to the field of computer science. “India is home to some of the world's greatest computer scientists. This is a great opportunity. AI is a new and important industry, and so I'm looking forward to partnering with India in a very deep way to make that possible,” he added.
Modi’s government has prioritised fostering technological advancements and expanding India’s digital infrastructure. Through the Digital India initiative, the government’s focus on AI is a key component of the agenda, which aims to modernise India’s infrastructure, boost economic growth and improve access to technology for millions of citizens.
The initiative has attracted significant interest from global tech giants, including Google and NVIDIA, as the PM explores partnership to advance India’s digital and AI capabilities.
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