While India is climbing the ladder of economic growth, Google ensured that India's AI vision is both bold and transformative, ensuring that innovation and inclusivity are attained with the power of artificial intelligence.
Regarding India's economic growth in 2024, it is already a key player in the global tech ecosystem, with Google positioning artificial intelligence as a key player in India's digital evolution. Such an inclusion of Google's artificial intelligence has much potential for reshaping industries with respect to India's vast population, growing internet penetration, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Focusing on its vision behind introducing artificial intelligence in India, Google's primary goal is to nurture the coming generation of innovators. To this end, Google has launched several initiatives to support skill development in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
For example, their "Google Research India" program helps local talent by providing access to world-class research tools and resources.
As per the NASSCOM report 2023, India is predicted to have over 900,000 artificial intelligence professionals by the year 2025, which indicates that India's growing focus on artificial intelligence has played a major role in collaborating with educational institutions and government agencies to train students and professionals in artificial intelligence technology.
Especially the "AI for India" initiative, launched in 2, Google aims to offer free online artificial intelligence training courses to students from smaller towns to rural areas by 2025.
Beyond empowering the coming generation, Google's vision is to use artificial intelligence to address India's most pressing challenges. Here are a few challenges Google aims to overcome with the inclusion of artificial intelligence in India:
Using the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR), Google is developing artificial intelligence models for detecting diabetic retinopathy.
Using artificial intelligence to improve crop yields and offer predictive insights using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, Google's system can provide real-time data on soil quality, weather conditions, and crop health, helping farmers make more informed decisions.
Hence, in India, where over 77 million people have diabetes, over 58% of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood; artificial intelligence-powered healthcare solutions and increased productivity in agriculture make major sectors to cover.
Another Google artificial intelligence vision for India is inclusivity. Google ensures that artificial intelligence technologies are designed for India's diverse population and makes sure people speaking regional languages can also access artificial intelligence.
In 2023, Google launched "Project Relate," an AI-powered speech app that helps people with speech impairments communicate more easily. Additionally, Google's vision is to use AI to enhance India's digital infrastructure, for which Google collaborated with the Indian government to support the Digital India mission.
In the coming years, Google's vision for artificial intelligence in India focuses on playing a crucial role in shaping the nation's future. Be it focusing on the educational or agricultural sector, Google is driving technological advancement and fostering a future where artificial intelligence benefits all sections of society. It is also helping India's upcoming generation prepare for the future with essential tools.