RT team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive roundtable discussion with CEOs from top US technology companies during his visit to New York, emphasizing India’s commitment to becoming a key player in global technology and innovation. The session, organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Engineering, occurred at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel and included influential figures such as Google’s Sundar Pichai, Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen, and NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang, among others.
Modi’s dialogue with the tech leaders covered the potential for bilateral cooperation across various sectors, with a special focus on initiatives like the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (ICET), which are pivotal to the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He encouraged these executives to engage deeply with India’s technological and economic advancements, offering opportunities for co-development and production.
Highlighting India’s strides in technology, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing and biotechnology, Modi assured US executives of India’s robust intellectual property protections and its drive to foster technological innovations. He underscored the potential for mutual benefits through collaboration, especially in AI and biotechnology sectors, reflecting his vision of ‘AI for All’ aimed at ethical and responsible technology use.
The CEOs expressed their optimism about India’s role as a burgeoning global tech hub, noting the country’s innovative policies and vibrant market. Their discussions also touched on the significant potential for synergies in investing in Indian startups, enhancing both nations’ technological landscapes.
This roundtable not only reaffirmed the tech ties between India and the US but also set the stage for future collaborations that could define the tech world’s landscape.
