Google CEO Sundar Pichai has sent a bold message to the world regarding India’s role in the future of artificial intelligence. Speaking at the high-profile AI Impact Summit on Wednesday, Pichai outlined a comprehensive roadmap that positions India as a primary partner in the global tech ecosystem.
The tech giant is doubling down on its commitment by launching critical infrastructure and educational tools designed to propel the nation into a new era of digital innovation. These announcements highlight a deep-seated belief that India’s growth with autonomous and agentic systems will be nothing short of extraordinary. The landmark summit took place in New Delhi on February 18, 2026.
At the AI impact summit our message is clear: we believe India is going to have an extraordinary trajectory with AI, and we want to be a partner.
To help, we have launched new America-India Connect subsea cable routes building on our $15B investment in India’s infrastructure,… pic.twitter.com/pb0xH9XbgX
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) February 18, 2026
Infrastructure and Innovation in Visakhapatnam
A central pillar of this expansion is the development of a full-stack AI Hub in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam. Supported by a massive $15 billion investment in Indian infrastructure, the Vizag facility will serve as a gigawatt-scale nerve center for data processing and model training.
To ensure seamless connectivity, Google also introduced the new America-India Connect subsea cable routes. This massive underwater network increases the reach and resilience of digital traffic across four continents, linking India’s eastern coast directly to global data hubs.
By establishing this gateway, the company provides Indian developers with the lowest-latency access to the advanced Gemini family of models.
It was a delight to meet Mr. Sundar Pichai on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Talked about the work India is doing in AI and how Google can work with our talented students and professionals in this field.@sundarpichai pic.twitter.com/lUCzOn0LSh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2026
According to the ANI News Report, Pichai believes AI represents the most powerful platform shift of our lifetimes. “Our message is clear: we believe India is going to have an extraordinary trajectory with AI, and we want to be a partner,” Pichai stated.
Beyond hardware, the company is rolling out a new AI Certificate program to bridge the talent gap. A strategic partnership with Google DeepMind also aims to unlock new discoveries in science and education, ensuring that students and researchers have the tools to solve complex, real-world problems at scale.
Democratizing Technology with Multilingual Translation
Inclusivity remains a driving force behind these latest tech rollouts. Google is launching live speech-to-speech translation capabilities for over 70 languages, specifically targeting the diverse linguistic landscape of the Indian subcontinent.
Such tools allow farmers, students, and healthcare professionals to interact with cutting-edge AI in their native tongues. This move aligns with the national vision of “Sarvajana Hitaya,” ensuring that the benefits of high-speed connectivity and intelligent computing reach every citizen.
