New Delhi:
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday evening and committed the United States-based software giant’s largest ever Asia investment – over US$ 17.5 billion, or Rs 1.5 lakh crore – towards developing Artificial Intelligence-capabilities.
“Thank you PM Narendra Modiji for an inspiring conversation on India’s AI opportunity. To support the country’s ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$ 17.5 billion – our largest investment ever in Asia – to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India’s AI-first future,” he said.
The Prime Minister responded, “When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India!”
“Had a very productive discussion with 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.”
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