PM Modi, Qualcomm CEO Discuss India’s Advances in AI, Innovation, and Tech Skilling

The President and CEO of Qualcomm, Cristiano R. Amon, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 October to talk about India’s progress in artificial intelligence, innovation, and skill development.

The Prime Minister conveyed gratitude for Qualcomm’s dedication to India’s AI and Semiconductor Missions. India has unparalleled talent and scale to develop innovations that will influence our shared destiny, he said.

Amon Thanked PM Modi for His Continuous Efforts in AI

Cristiano Amon expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the insightful conversation about bolstering Qualcomm’s collaboration with India in support of the IndiaAI and India Semiconductor Missions, as well as the 6G transition. He emphasised how India might become a hub for AI smartphones, PCs, smart eyewear, the automotive and industrial sectors, and more.

“Talking about India’s advancements in AI, innovation, and skilling during our discussion with Mr Cristiano R. Amon was fantastic. It’s encouraging to see Qualcomm’s dedication to India’s AI and semiconductor initiatives,” PM said. He further explained in a post on X, stating, “India offers unparalleled talent and scale to build technologies that will shape our collective future.”

Amon Responded PM Modi’s Post

Cristiano Amon responded to PM Modi’s post by saying that the prospects for creating an Indian ecosystem in domains like AI cellphones, PCs, and smart eyewear are encouraging. “Thank you, Prime Minister @narendramodi, for the excellent discussion on expanding the collaboration between India and @Qualcomm to assist the IndiaAI and India Semiconductor Missions and the 6G transition.

The prospects for creating an Indian ecosystem including AI smartphones, PCs, smart eyewear, automobiles, industries, and more inspire us,” the CEO of Qualcomm stated. Walter Russell Mead, a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute, an American think tank, led a visiting US team of business leaders and thinkers that Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with earlier this week.

Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude for their role in “strengthening India-US ties and advancing our partnership for global peace, progress, and prosperity.”