Satya Nadella announces Microsoft will make Asia's largest investment in India, what PM Modi said?
Microsoft has announced a "major investment" to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella shared this information in a post on Instagram.
Satya Nadella posted, "To support India's ambitions, Microsoft is committed to investing US$17.5 billion—our largest investment in Asia to date—to help build the infrastructure, skills, and capabilities needed for India's AI-first future."
Satya Nadella met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Following the meeting, he thanked PM Modi for discussing AI opportunities in India.
Modi expressed optimism about India's leadership in AI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed optimism about India's leadership in Artificial Intelligence, following a productive discussion with Mr. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft.
The Prime Minister welcomed Microsoft’s announcement to make its largest-ever investment in Asia in India, underscoring the nation’s growing role as a trusted destination for innovation and technology.
Responding to a post by Satya Nadella, the Prime Minister said:
“When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India!
Had a very productive discussion with Mr. Satya Nadella. Happy to see India being the place where Microsoft will make its largest-ever investment in Asia.
The youth of India will harness this opportunity to innovate and leverage the power of AI for a better planet.”