Mon Sep 23 06:12:11 UTC 2024: ## Modi Courts Tech Giants in US, Pushes for AI-driven “Digital India”
During his recent three-day visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top tech leaders including Google’s Sundar Pichai, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen, among others. The meetings focused on India’s potential as a global tech hub, with Modi highlighting the country’s commitment to intellectual property protection and its ambitious “Digital India” vision.
Modi specifically challenged tech companies to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to benefit the Indian people. He encouraged them to “make in India” and “design in India,” citing Google’s Pixel phones as an example of successful manufacturing in the country.
Pichai echoed Modi’s vision, emphasizing Google’s commitment to investing in AI in India, focusing on applications in healthcare and agriculture, and building the country’s AI infrastructure. He stated that Modi has a “clear vision” for AI, aiming to ensure its benefits reach the Indian population.
The roundtable discussions underscore Modi’s efforts to attract global tech investments and position India as a leader in the AI revolution. This push, coupled with the focus on “Digital India,” reflects the government’s ambition to utilize technology for economic growth and societal development.
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