At the AI Impact Summit in India, Google announced expansions to its AI ecosystem and national partnerships, building on its recent $15 billion investment for an AI Hub in Vizag. The initiatives cover AI-powered education, scientific research, workforce development, connectivity, and climate-focused innovation.
AI-Powered Science and Education
Google DeepMind is partnering with Indian government agencies and institutions to advance research and learning:
- AI for Scientific Discovery: Collaboration with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) provides access to AI for Science models including AlphaGenome, AI Co-scientist, and Earth AI. The partnership includes hackathons, contests, and mentorship programs for students, researchers, and early-career professionals.
- AI-Enhanced Education: In partnership with Atal Tinkering Labs, serving over 10,000 schools and 11 million students, Google is integrating Gemini into teacher workflows, supporting robotics and coding in local curricula, and developing a safely guardrailed AI assistant aligned with national curriculum standards. PM Publishers Pvt. Ltd. will collaborate to convert textbooks into interactive digital formats.
Connectivity Expansion: America-India Connect
Google launched the America-India Connect Subsea Cable Initiative, establishing new fiber-optic routes to enhance connectivity between the U.S., India, and the Southern Hemisphere. This complements existing Google subsea projects across the Pacific and Africa.
Workforce Development and AI Skills
Google is expanding digital learning programs in India:
- Karmayogi Bharat Partnership: Google Cloud is scaling the iGOT Karmayogi platform for 20 million public servants across 800+ districts. Professional development content will be progressively available in 18+ Indian languages.
- Google AI Professional Certificate: In collaboration with Wadhwani AI, the program trains students and early-career professionals in practical AI applications. Modules are available in English and Hindi, with additional Indian languages planned.
Promoting Global Innovation and Sustainable AI
Google announced initiatives to support AI research and applications:
- $30M Google.org Global AI for Government Innovation Impact Challenge: Supports AI projects to improve government-to-citizen services.
- $30M Google.org AI for Science Impact Challenge: Funds AI-driven scientific research.
- Google Center for Climate Technology: Launched with India’s Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to scale AI-powered climate solutions.
Google released its Annual Responsible AI Progress Report, detailing ongoing efforts to ensure security, ethics, and safety in AI development.
Speaking at the press conference, Preeti Lobana, VP and Country Manager, Google India said,
AI is a generational opportunity to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, but its true potential can only be realized when it is accessible and tailored to local needs. At Google, we see our role as an essential enabler—providing the frontier infrastructure, research, and skills that allow nations like India to lead their own digital transformations. By partnering with governments to integrate AI into science, education, and public services, we are helping to build a future where technology isn’t just a global tool, but a catalyst for national development and inclusive prosperity.