New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) US-based Alphabet Inc.-backed technology firm Google CEO Sundar Pichai has said that more than 8.5 million developers are now building apps and experiences every month using its artificial intelligence (AI) models.On the AI infrastructure investment front, Pichai said Google expects its capital expenditure to reach nearly $190 billion this year, largely directed toward AI data centres, custom silicon and model training.Pichai further said the company is witnessing rapid …
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New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Alphabet-owned Google is exploring fresh investments in India focused on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and the local manufacturing of servers and drones, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday.Sharing details of his meeting with Google executives on social media platform X, Vaishnaw said the company is evaluating opportunities across AI infrastructure development as well as electronics manufacturing in India.“Google is exploring investments in Indi…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai has congratulated Tim Cook on his tenure and extended best wishes for his new role as executive chairman at Apple.Taking to the microblogging platform X, Pichai stated, “Congrats on an incredible run, always respected your deep commitment to Apple’s mission and best wishes in your new role! Look forward to working with John as well!”Earlier, regarding his transition, Cook thanked users and stakeholders, saying “I want to thank everyone for th…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and celebrity chef Vikas Khanna have been featured in TIME magazine’s latest list of the ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’.This year’s edition highlights individuals from diverse fields whose work is influencing global narratives through innovation, creativity, leadership, and social impact, underscoring the growing presence of Indian voices on the world stage.From the ‘titans’ list, Sundar Pichai was reco…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Google, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alphabet, has raised CEO Sundar Pichai’s total potential compensation to $692 million over the next three years, making him one of the highest-paid executives globally, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.The bulk of the package comes from performance stock units (PSUs) valued at $126 million, split evenly into two tranches, the report mentioned.These PSUs are linked to Alphabet’s total shareholder return relative to the S&a…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Over $200 billion in AI-related investments are expected across infrastructure, foundation models, hardware and applications, as the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ concluded with the adoption of forward-looking commitments and strategic partnerships that advance a shared global vision for responsible, inclusive and development-oriented artificial intelligence, an official statement said on Monday.While Adani Group announced plans to invest $100 billion by 2035, Relia…
Mumbai Feb 23 (IANS) Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan had a fan moment recently as she met Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Sharing pictures from the interaction, Farah wrote, “When u make Google Giggle.. @sundarpichai thank you to @youtubeindia for being such great hosts..”The pictures show Farah and Pichai sharing a candid, light-hearted exchange at an office space. Farah is seen dressed in a pink striped shirt paired with blue denims and Pichai, on the other hand, looks classy in a navy suit l…
Ahmedabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Google CEO Sundar Pichai was among the high-profile attendees in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights clash between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening.Pichai, who heads Google and its parent company Alphabet joined ICC Chair Jay Shah in the stands for one of the tournament’s marquee fixtures which is also a rematch of the 2024 edition final. Pichai was also part of the pre-match proceedings, carrying the T20 World Cup troph…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Congress on Friday defended a shirtless protest by members from its frontal organisation for youth at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, calling it their expression of anger against the Union government over a reported trade deal with the United States. “Today, Youth Congress comrades have expressed the anger of the youth, farmers and businessmen of the country in the form of protest,” the Congress party posted on its social media “X” handle. “By striking …
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday told world leaders that artificial intelligence (AI) is the technology that inspired him the most and represented the “biggest platform shift of our lifetimes”.”No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI. It is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes. We are on the cusp of hyper progress and new discoveries that can help emerging economies leapfrog legacy gaps,” Pichai said during the opening ceremony of the ‘…