Google CEO Sundar Pichai took center stage at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, forecasting an unparalleled AI journey for the nation. He observed that humanity is just beginning a phase of tremendous breakthroughs, but warned against complacency. ‘We must work together to ensure AI’s advantages are universal,’ Pichai urged.
Central to his message was the robust US-India partnership, with Google facilitating seamless collaboration. Bilateral teams are advancing critical projects, and Indian innovations like Google Pay are influencing global standards.
Google’s holistic support includes AI product development, skill-building, and infrastructure investments. For India’s developer ecosystem, 22 Gemma models power AI Coach. Joint government efforts focus on impactful applications: aiding farmers with weather insights, equipping health workers for retinopathy detection, and broadening language access to services.
Pichai illustrated AI’s transformative power in daily life, noting Indians’ pioneering use of voice and visual search. Anti-scam features on Search and Lens dominate in India. The Gemini app, available in 10 local languages, is gaining massive traction. YouTube sustains India’s thriving content creators, exporting music, art, and traditions globally.
The event drew acclaim from global participants. London-based Catherine Miller Weber was struck by the exhibition hall’s crowds and diverse attendees. Tata Group head Natarajan Chandrasekaran hailed the summit as a showcase of initiatives, leadership visions, and India’s vibrant AI potential.