PM Modi meets Google CEO Sundar Pichai, discusses deeper AI collaboration
India Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit and said the discussion centred on strengthening AI cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s growing role in the global artificial intelligence landscape on Wednesday after a high-level meeting with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “It was a delight to meet Mr. Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Talked about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can work with our talented students and professionals in this field.”
The interaction reflects India’s intent to deepen collaboration with global technology giants as it pushes to become a major voice in responsible and impactful AI development.
The India AI Impact Summit, being held from February 16 to 21 at Bharat Mandapam, is one of the largest gatherings on artificial intelligence ever hosted in the Global South and aims to move discussions from theory to real-world action.
More than 20 heads of state, 60 ministers and over 500 global AI leaders, including tech executives and policymakers, have converged in New Delhi to chart a shared vision for inclusive and ethical AI deployment.
Unlike earlier global AI forums that centred largely on safety and risk mitigation, this summit places a strong emphasis on AI for development. It is anchored in three foundational principles: People, Planet and Progress, designed to ensure AI enhances education, healthcare, sustainable development and governance while promoting equitable growth.
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