The Future of AI is in India, According to Global Tech Leaders
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Synopsis
As Artificial Intelligence transforms industries globally, India is identified as a key player by global tech leaders during the AI Action Summit in Paris, highlighting its potential in AI innovation and development.
Key Takeaways
- India is a crucial market for AI technologies.
- Global tech leaders recognize India's potential in AI innovation.
- Rapid adoption of AI by Indian companies exceeds global averages.
- India's talent pool positions it as a frontrunner in AI.
- Self-education in AI skills is prevalent among the Indian workforce.
New Delhi, Feb 11 (NationPress) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and redefine the global tech landscape, India is emerging as a crucial player in this revolution, noted global tech leaders during the AI Action Summit in Paris.
The third edition of the AI Action Summit is the latest in a series of international discussions concerning AI governance, co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prominent figures from major technology companies increasingly acknowledge India's potential as a global AI powerhouse.
“India represents an incredibly significant market for AI in general and OpenAI specifically. It is our second-largest market; we tripled our user base here in the past year,” stated Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who recently visited India.
He remarked that “observing what individuals in India are creating—the stacks, chips, models, and remarkable applications—India should be among the leaders of the AI revolution. It’s truly impressive to see what the nation has accomplished.”
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, expressed that the country has the capability to “lead the AI frontier.”
Global tech leaders emphasized that with its vast talent pool, quick adoption of AI technologies, and considerable data resources, India is set to become a front-runner in AI innovation, development, and deployment.
“India can excel in areas related to Indic languages and revolutionize its industries through artificial intelligence,” said Satya Nadella, Microsoft Chairman and CEO, adding that the nation possesses the “mathematics talent, academic institutions, and research organizations to achieve the next significant advancement” in AI.
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, urged India to “produce its own AI.” Huang noted that the next generation in the country “will serve as the backbone for AI delivery.”
According to Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, “the large population and data wealth in India will create a unique advantage in the AI landscape.” Saibal Chakraborty, from the Technology and Digital Advantage Practice at BCG, praised India for rapidly adopting AI, which will “reshape its competitive edge globally.”
“With 30 percent of Indian companies having maximized AI’s potential—exceeding the global average of 26 percent… With all companies actively experimenting with AI, India is distinguished by its readiness to leverage AI’s capabilities,” Chakraborty stated.
According to the Bosch Tech Compass Survey 2025, over 50 percent of Indians have actively pursued self-education in AI-related skills.
The Emeritus Global Workplace Skills Study 2025 indicated that India's AI adoption rate is the highest globally, with professionals prioritizing AI skills for career advancement. Approximately 94 percent of Indian professionals believe that mastering AI skills will expedite their career progression.
“If China can achieve this with DeepSeek, India, accustomed to thriving in a ‘resource-constrained environment,’ certainly can as well,” asserted Vishal Sikka, Former CTO of SAP & Infosys. “Of course, India should develop applications, but it is misguided to claim that India should not craft models,” he added.
Meanwhile, Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, stated that India is a vital component of AMD, with “every aspect of our product line passing through our design center here in India.” Su emphasized that the country is “recognized as a critical development hub.” AMD’s largest research and development (R&D) facility, after the US, is situated in Bengaluru.
