PM interacts with Google CEO
Google CEO briefs PM on Google’s large investment plans in India
PM interacts with Google CEO
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Google CEO Sundar Pichai via video conferencing on Monday.
Pichai briefed the PM about the efforts undertaken by Google to help spread awareness and provide reliable information about COVID-19. He said that the strong step of Lockdown initiated by the PM set up a very strong foundation of India’s battle against the pandemic. PM appreciated the proactive role played by Google in battling misinformation and conveying information about necessary precautions. He also talked about further leveraging technology in providing healthcare services.
PM said that Indians are adjusting to and adopting technology at a rapid pace. He talked about farmers benefiting from technology and the possible wide-ranging benefits of AI in agriculture. PM explored the idea of virtual labs that can be used by students as well as farmers. Pichai briefed the PM about new products and initiatives by Google in the country. He mentioned about the launch of AI Research Lab in Bengaluru, while also highlighting the benefits of Google’s flood forecasting efforts.
PM interacts with Google CEO
PM was briefed about Google’s plan to launch a large investment fund and develop strategic partnerships in India. PM remarked that India is amongst the most open economies in the world. He also spoke about recent steps taken by the government towards reforming agriculture and about the campaign to create new jobs, while also highlighting the importance of re-skilling.
PM discussed the issue of data security and concerns around privacy. He said that tech companies need to put in efforts to bridge the trust deficit. He also talked about cyber crimes and threats in the form of cyber attacks. Other areas of discussion included technological solutions to expand the scope of online education, access to technology in native language, use of AR/VR to give a stadium-like viewing experience in the field of sports, and progress in the area of digital payments.
