New Delhi: At the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, Sundar Pichai, CEO of google and Alphabet, underscored the importance of deepening cooperation between india and the united states in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. His remarks came as india formally joined the US‑led Pax Silica initiative — a global tech alliance focused on AI, critical minerals, and securing supply chains for advanced technologies.
🤝 US‑India Tech Collaboration Key to AI Progress
Pichai stated that the partnership between the two democracies is “critical” not only for technological leadership but also to ensure that the benefits of AI are available to everyone, everywhere. He highlighted that the rapid evolution of AI represents an era of “hyper progress and new discoveries,” but emphasised that such benefits are not guaranteed without coordinated global collaboration.
He described Google’s role as a bridge between india and the U.S., with teams in both countries working together on impactful AI initiatives that address real‑world problems — from climate forecasting to healthcare screening and expanded language access.
🇮🇳 India’s Growing Role in Global AI Ecosystem
Pichai expressed confidence in India’s future with AI, saying he believes the country is on an “extraordinary trajectory” in terms of AI development and scale. google announced ongoing commitments, including skilling programmes, product deployment, and substantial infrastructure investments — such as a $15 billion AI hub project in Visakhapatnam.
The Pax Silica initiative, which india now joins, seeks to enhance secure and resilient supply chains for critical technologies, bringing together like‑minded nations and tech partners to build collaboration across semiconductors, AI tools, and advanced wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital infrastructure.
📌 What This Means
🔹 Strategic tie‑up: India’s entry into the Pax Silica alliance positions it as a key partner alongside the U.S. and other nations in advancing secure technology supply chains.
🔹 AI for public benefit: Pichai emphasised shared goals to make AI accessible and beneficial to people at large, not just enterprises.
🔹 Enhanced cooperation: The partnership reflects deeper technology, economic, and innovation ties between india and the U.S., amid global competition in next‑generation tech.
This alignment at the india AI Impact Summit reflects both nations’ ambitions to shape the future of AI responsibly while ensuring that democratic values and broad public benefit drive technological progress.
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