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Sundar Pichai Calls AI the "Biggest Platform Shift," Unveils India Hub

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai declared artificial intelligence as the technology that inspires him most, calling it the defining platform shift of this era. He announced Google's expanding investments in India, including a major AI hub in Visakhapatnam as part of a $15 billion infrastructure plan. Pichai highlighted breakthroughs like AlphaFold while warning that positive AI outcomes require responsible, collaborative action from governments and industry. The India AI Impact Summit also saw participation from global leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fostering dialogue on AI's transformative potential.

Key Points: Sundar Pichai on AI's Potential and Google's India Investments

  • AI is the most inspiring tech shift
  • Urges bold, responsible collaboration
  • Announces $15B India AI hub
  • AI will reshape the global workforce
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No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI: Sundar Pichai

Google CEO Sundar Pichai calls AI the biggest platform shift, announces a major AI hub in India, and urges responsible collaboration for global benefit.

No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI: Sundar Pichai
"No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI. It is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes. - Sundar Pichai"

New Delhi, Feb 19

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday told world leaders that artificial intelligence is the technology that inspired him the most and represented the "biggest platform shift of our lifetimes".

"No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI. It is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes. We are on the cusp of hyper progress and new discoveries that can help emerging economies leapfrog legacy gaps," Pichai said during the opening ceremony of the 'India AI Impact Summit' here.

He urged governments and industry to act boldly and responsibly in a collaborative manner to ensure the technology benefits everyone.

He also warned that positive outcomes from AI are not guaranteed or automatic. The Google CEO highlighted scientific advances powered by AI, citing AlphaFold - Google DeepMind's protein‑folding breakthrough used by "over three million researchers in more than 190 countries to develop malaria vaccines".

AlphaFold compressed decades of research into a database now open to the world, he said, adding that Google is cataloguing DNA disease markers and building AI agents that act as true partners in the scientific method.

Google CEO also mentioned the company's expanding investments in India, including a full‑stack AI hub in Visakhapatnam that will form part of a $15 billion infrastructure investment.

"When finished, this hub will house gigawatt-scale compute and a new international subsea cable gateway, bringing jobs and the benefits of cutting-edge AI to people and businesses across India," he said.

"It is wonderful to be back in India. Every time I visit, I am struck by the pace of change and today is no different," Pichai said.

Pichai mentioned that the company is also building subsea optic cables, including four new systems between the United States and India.

"AI will undeniably reshape the workforce - automating some roles, evolving others and creating entirely new careers," he said, adding Google's training of 100 million people in digital skills will help employees adapt to AI‑driven changes.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the AI India Summit to greet and welcome world leaders to the event. The gathering attracted over 500 global AI leaders, including 100 CEOs and founders, 150 academicians and researchers, and 400 CTOs, VPs, and philanthropists.

Government participation includes more than 20 heads of state and government, along with around 60 ministers and vice ministers, fostering unprecedented dialogue on AI's transformative potential.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see India becoming a central player in the global AI conversation. The $15B investment and the subsea cables are a huge deal for our tech infrastructure. Hope the benefits truly reach tier-2 and tier-3 cities, not just the metros. Jobs in Vizag will be a game-changer for that region.
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Aman W
All this talk of "hyper progress" is inspiring, but I hope there's equal focus on the "responsible" part. We need strong data privacy laws and safeguards before this tech is rolled out everywhere. The workforce reshaping he mentions could be very disruptive if not managed carefully.
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Sarah B
The scale of this summit is impressive – over 20 heads of state! It shows the world is taking AI seriously. Training 100 million people is a massive commitment. If executed well, it could prevent a huge digital skills gap. Fingers crossed!
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Karthik V
Proud moment for India to host such a summit and have our own Sundar Pichai leading the charge from Google. His point about AI helping us leapfrog is key. Imagine solving traffic, agriculture, and education challenges with smart AI agents. The future is here, bas!
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Nikhil C
While the vision is grand, I have a respectful criticism. We hear a lot about potential, but when will we see tangible, large-scale AI solutions for the common Indian? The malaria vaccine research is fantastic, but what about affordable AI tools for our local doctors and farmers? Hope the execution matches the dream.

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