New Delhi witnessed a powerhouse gathering of tech titans at the India AI Impact Summit, setting the stage for groundbreaking discussions on artificial intelligence’s global future. Among the luminaries were Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, and Microsoft Chairman Brad Smith.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith emphasized the summit’s purpose, stating that the world converged in India to collaborate on extending AI’s reach, particularly to the Global South. ‘We’re here to think together about how to bring AI to more parts of the world,’ he remarked, highlighting the need for inclusive innovation.
Alexandr Wang from Meta positioned India as a cornerstone of their AI strategy. ‘India is one of the most important countries for Meta’s AI future. It’s among the few where we can rapidly scale personal superintelligence,’ he declared, underscoring the nation’s pivotal role.
Sam Altman of OpenAI was effusive in his praise. ‘India has everything it takes. The work happening here and the adoption of AI is ahead of the world. It will be one of the largest AI markets globally, and I believe India will have a massive impact,’ he predicted confidently.
Sundar Pichai reiterated Google’s deep commitment to India. ‘I’ve never been more excited about the future we’re building together,’ he said. In his keynote, Pichai reflected on AI’s transformative potential, cautioning that while progress is rapid, optimal outcomes aren’t guaranteed. He stressed collective efforts to ensure AI benefits reach everyone, everywhere, with US-India partnerships playing a key role.
Pichai highlighted seamless teamwork between Google teams in both nations, driving critical projects. Innovations like Google Pay, born in India, are enhancing products worldwide. ‘India is on an extraordinary path with AI, and we’re supporting it with full-stack commitment across products, skilling, and infrastructure,’ he affirmed.
The summit signals India’s ascent as an AI superpower, with global leaders betting big on its talent, market potential, and innovative spirit. As these visions unfold, the world watches closely how India shapes AI’s next chapter.