Google and Microsoft are among the tech giants focusing on India for AI development, with Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizing India’s significant role in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Pichai highlighted India’s potential during Google’s annual conference, Google I/O 2024, stating that the country is well-positioned to influence global AI development.
According to Pichai, technology shifts in India and other emerging countries present opportunities to catch up or even leap ahead in the tech world. He cited India’s rapid adoption of mobile technology as an example, noting that while the country may not have surpassed developed nations in personal computing penetration, mobile access has reached a broader population.
Pichai specifically pointed out that India leads globally in terms of AI tools users base, indicating a strong interest and utilization of AI technologies in the country. He expressed Google’s commitment to providing advanced AI tools to the Indian market, highlighting the ongoing development activities and the country’s promising position as the AI landscape evolves.
During his keynote address, Pichai underscored Google’s long-standing focus on AI, noting the company’s research leadership in driving key advancements in AI technology. He emphasized Google’s cutting-edge infrastructure tailored for the AI era, innovative Search capabilities powered by Gemini, a range of widely-used products, and scalable platforms supporting millions of users worldwide.
