PM Modi discusses AI and semiconductors with tech CEOs, including Google's Sundar Pichai

PTC News Desk: During his three-day visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant round table discussion in New York with some of the top American innovators and technology leaders, focusing on key sectors like biotechnology, semiconductors, electronics, and artificial intelligence. The purpose of the meeting was to explore India’s potential for innovation and the opportunities for collaboration with these industries to make cutting-edge technologies more accessible to a broader population.

Prominent attendees included Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google; Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM; and Noubar Afeyan, Chairman of Moderna, among other key industry figures.

After the meeting, PM Modi expressed optimism about the discussions and India's growing influence in the tech space. He took to X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Had a fruitful round table with tech CEOs in New York, discussing aspects relating to technology, innovation, and more. Also highlighted the strides made by India in this field. I am glad to see immense optimism towards India.”

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also highlighted the positive atmosphere of the meeting on X, noting that PM Modi had emphasized India’s growth prospects and initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse sectors.

The meeting, organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), aimed to create synergies between industry leaders and explore collaborative opportunities between the U.S. and India. Key topics of discussion included artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology, with the goal of expanding joint efforts to enhance these sectors.

The round table followed bilateral talks between PM Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden at Biden’s residence in Delaware. During those talks, both leaders praised the mutual progress made in strengthening the semiconductor supply chain. The recently established GlobalFoundries’ (GF) Kolkata Power Centre, which aims to enhance semiconductor research and development for both nations, was a focal point of the discussions.

A fact sheet released by the White House outlined the continued collaboration between the U.S. and India in emerging technologies, ranging from AI to advanced semiconductor processors. Both countries agreed to intensify efforts to develop and promote these technologies.

Earlier in his visit, PM Modi addressed a large gathering of the Indian-American community at Long Island, where he spoke about India's progress and the importance of the Indian diaspora in fostering international relations.

On the final day of his U.S. visit, PM Modi is scheduled to address the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he is expected to further discuss India’s vision for global cooperation and technological advancement.

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