India, Feb. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, described artificial intelligence as a defining force of the decade and underscored the importance of global collaboration to ensure its benefits are widely shared.

"We are on the cusp of an era of hyper progress and new discoveries, but the best outcomes are not guaranteed. We must work together to ensure the benefits of AI are available to everyone and everywhere," he said, highlighting the responsibility that accompanies rapid innovation.

Emphasising the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation, Pichai noted, "The US India partnership has a critical role to play." Expressing confidence in India...