PM Modi and Sundar Pichai discussed AI’s role in India’s digital future at the Paris summit. (x/@sundarpichai)
Paris: Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Paris during the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, where they discussed the “incredible opportunities” AI presents for India. Pichai emphasized Google’s commitment to collaborating with India on its digital transformation. Sharing a glimpse of their conversation on X (formerly Twitter), Pichai wrote, “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.”
PM Modi, who co-chaired the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, addressed the global gathering, calling for a unified framework to govern AI. He highlighted the need to balance innovation with safeguards against risks, emphasizing that AI should be leveraged responsibly to benefit humanity. Modi also addressed concerns regarding AI-driven job losses, stating, “Loss of jobs is AI’s most feared disruption, but history has shown that work does not disappear due to technology, only its nature changes. We need to invest in skilling and re-skilling our people for an AI-driven future.” US Vice President JD Vance, present at the summit, echoed Modi’s views, stating, “AI, I really believe, will facilitate and make people more productive. It is not going to replace human beings, it will never replace human beings.”
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 pic.twitter.com/OXA3vfQ6OT
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) February 11, 2025
Apart from the AI summit, PM Modi also addressed the India-France CEOs Forum, where he urged business leaders to invest in India’s rapidly growing economy. “It’s a convergence of the brightest minds from India and France. You are embracing the mantra of innovation, collaboration, and elevation, driving progress with purpose,” he said.
Encouraging foreign investments, Modi pointed to India’s booming aviation sector as an example, stating, “Indian companies have placed big orders for aircraft. Now, as we plan to open 120 new airports, you can imagine the future possibilities.”
Following his engagements in France, PM Modi will head to the United States for a two-day visit, where he is set to meet newly elected President Donald Trump. Their discussions will focus on strengthening India-US bilateral ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation.
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