In a significant development for India’s tech landscape, global tech giants Google and Nvidia announced plans to deepen their engagement in the country, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). The announcements came after Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a roundtable discussion held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on Sunday.
The meeting was part of Modi’s three-day visit Modi traveled to the United States, where he met with leaders of US-based companies specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors. Both Pichai and Huang praised Modi’s vision of a “digital India” and his focus on the potential of artificial intelligence to transform diverse sectors such as healthcare, education and agriculture.
Speaking after the meeting, Pichai highlighted Modi’s commitment to harnessing AI for social benefits in India. “The Prime Minister has been clear in his vision, aiming to ensure that AI serves the people of India. He is pushing us to explore ways in which AI can revolutionise sectors like healthcare and education, while ensuring the infrastructure needed to support this transition,” Pichai said. He also noted that Google has pledged to increase its investments in artificial intelligence in India.
Pichai highlighted the company’s ongoing efforts to “Make in India” and “Design in India,” noting that the Prime Minister has consistently urged Google to focus on local AI applications. “We look forward to doing more in India, especially in response to the Prime Minister’s challenge to design AI solutions that address the country’s unique needs,” Pichai added.
Along the same lines, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia He underlined India’s potential to lead AI adoption, highlighting the country’s talent in the field of computer scientists and startups. “India is home to some of the brightest minds in the world, and AI represents a tremendous opportunity for the country,” Huang said.
Huang further detailed Nvidia’s plans to increase its involvement in India, particularly through partnerships aimed at expanding AI infrastructure. Nvidia has already partnered with Yotta Data Services, which is expected to expand its GPU resources to 32,768 units by 2025 to meet the growing demand for AI workloads.
Huang also highlighted Nvidia’s collaborations with Indian academic institutions, noting that every Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) now houses an Nvidia AI Center of Excellence. “We are empowering professionals and students to embrace the complexities of AI. This is a pivotal moment for India to leverage AI in ways never before imagined,” he said.
Both tech leaders acknowledged Modi’s deep interest in the transformative power of AI. Huang praised the Prime minister for his curiosity and commitment to AI, saying, “Every time I meet him, he is eager to learn more about AI and its implications for the future of India.”
(With contributions from PTI)
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Published: Sep 23, 2024, 10:53 PM IST
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