Modi Meets 15 Tech CEOs at MIT Roundtable in the US; Nvidia, and Google CEOs Praise AI Vision

Nitin Konde, Apoorva Bajj

Sep 23, 2024 — 3 min read

Modi Meets 15 Tech CEOs at MIT Roundtable in the US; Nvidia, and Google CEOs Praise AI Vision

On 23 September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an important roundtable meeting with top technology experts from the United States. The topic of discussion was regarding the promotion of creativity and collaboration within India's fast-growing technology sector.

In the course of Prime Minister Modi's three-day trip to the United States, a significant portion of the trip was spent in New York City, where this high-profile meeting took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel.

The School of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was the host institution for the event, which brought together renowned chief executive officers from leading firms that specialize in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology. Other notable individuals who were present at the event included Sundar Pichai, who works for Google, Jensen Huang, from Nvidia, Lisa Su, who serves for AMD, and Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe.

Focus of This Round-Table Meet

The conversation centered on how cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and biotechnology are influencing the landscape of technology around the world and making a contribution to the advancement of humankind. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) brought attention to the fact that the discussion focused on how these technologies are being utilized to revolutionize the economy of the entire world and to improve the standards of living of people all over the world, including those living in India.

In the statement made by the Ministry of Executive Affairs (MEA), Prime Minister Modi emphasized India's commitment to fostering ethical and responsible usage of artificial intelligence through its 'AI for All' strategy during the meeting.

Further, the Prime Minister reminded the leaders of the technology sector that India is committed to protecting intellectual property and developing an environment that is conducive to innovation driven by technology. He strongly encouraged the chief executive officers to capitalize on India's economic expansion and the country's potential to become the third-largest economy in the world in a relatively short time.

The Meet Highlights the Investment Opportunities in India

Another important point that was brought up throughout the conversation was the potential for investment in India's rapidly developing startup ecosystem. An emphasis was placed on the role that startups play in driving technological developments and providing creative solutions, as well as the potential that startups have to function as a bridge for American corporations who are entering the Indian market.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, spoke to the press after the roundtable and said that Prime Minister Modi has encouraged the tech industry to keep creating and developing in and for India. In addition to this, he went on to state that the Prime Minister of India is concerned with ensuring that artificial intelligence is ultimately developed for the benefit of the people of India. He is pressing those who work in the field of technology to do more in the field of artificial intelligence so that it might be of use to the people of India.

As both countries continue to investigate potential pathways for mutual growth and innovation, this roundtable represents a crucial step in strengthening the ties that bind India and the United States, particularly in the field of technology.