Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai during the AI Action Summit in Paris, where they discussed the immense potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the event, focused on AI’s transformative impact and how Google can collaborate with India in its digital journey.
The Indian-origin CEO of Alphabet Inc. emphasized the importance of this partnership, highlighting the role Google could play in accelerating India’s technological advancement.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Prime Minister Modi co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Reflecting on the historical impact of technology, PM Modi stated at the summit that advancements in AI will not result in job losses but rather create new opportunities.
Following the meeting, Pichai took to social media to share his enthusiasm, posting on X: “Delighted to meet with PM @narendramodi today while in Paris for the AI Action Summit. We discussed the incredible opportunities AI will bring to India and ways we can work closely together on India’s digital transformation.” His post was accompanied by pictures from their discussion.
This meeting marked the latest interaction between PM Modi and Pichai, following their previous engagement in September 2024 in New York. That meeting took place during the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States for the Quad Leaders’ Summit, which was hosted by President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware.
At Tuesday’s AI Action Summit, Modi and Macron led the plenary session of the major global event, emphasizing the need for international cooperation in AI governance.
Reiterating his excitement, Pichai’s post on X read: “Delighted to meet with PM @narendramodi today while in Paris for the AI Action Summit. We discussed the incredible opportunities AI will bring to India and ways we can work closely together on India’s digital transformation.”
During his address at the summit, PM Modi strongly advocated for a collective effort to develop a global AI framework that is open-source, trustworthy, and transparent. He emphasized that AI technology must remain free from biases and must be designed to enhance reliability.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of embedding AI in the local ecosystem, ensuring that it remains practical and beneficial to society. He underlined that artificial intelligence is not just influencing technology but is significantly shaping political, economic, security, and social spheres worldwide.
“AI is writing the code for humanity in this century,” Modi stated, underscoring the transformative nature of artificial intelligence.
As the world stands at the threshold of an AI-driven era, the Prime Minister acknowledged its potential to redefine the future. “We are at the dawn of the AI age that will shape the course of humanity,” he said.