During a significant roundtable held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on September 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated his ambitious vision for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors, including healthcare, education, and agriculture. This meeting, attended by several prominent CEOs from US-based tech companies, was part of Modi's ongoing efforts to leverage technology for India's growth.

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, shared insights from the meeting, highlighting Modi’s commitment to transforming India through a Digital India vision. Pichai remarked, “The PM has been focused on transforming India. He pushed us to continue making in India, designing in India.” He noted that the Prime Minister's vision extends to ensuring that AI applications directly benefit the people of India, which includes enhancing infrastructure like data centers and energy systems.

PM Modi's Challenge to Tech Leaders

Pichai emphasized that PM Modi has consistently challenged tech leaders to contribute more to India's development, particularly in the context of AI. “He is really thinking about how AI can transform India in a way that benefits the people of India. He challenged us to think about applications in healthcare, education, agriculture,” Pichai said. This reflects Modi's intent to harness AI as a tool for public service, ensuring that advancements reach the grassroots level.

Notable Attendees and Collaborative Efforts

The roundtable brought together CEOs from a range of leading technology firms specializing in AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors. Among the notable attendees were:

Shantanu Narayen (CEO, Adobe)

Julie Sweet (CEO, Accenture)

Jensen Huang (CEO, NVIDIA)

Lisa Su (CEO, AMD)

Enrique Lores (CEO, HP Inc.)

Arvind Krishna (CEO, IBM)

Noubar Afeyan (Chairman, Moderna)

Hans Vestberg (CEO, Verizon)

Organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Engineering, the meeting underscored a collaborative approach to advancing technology in India.

Future Prospects

With a strong emphasis on AI infrastructure, PM Modi's vision aims to not only advance technological capabilities but also to ensure that these innovations are aligned with national interests and serve the populace effectively. The proactive engagement with tech leaders suggests a robust partnership that could lead to significant advancements in multiple sectors, marking a pivotal step in India's technological evolution.

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