Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday made a case for India to undertake frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the nation’s strong mathematical talent base. Addressing concerns about job losses due to AI, Nadella said such fears are overstated, as the technology will create new opportunities.

Addressing an audience during the Microsoft AI Tour, Nadella also shared plans to train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030.

Satya Nadella emphasises the importance of leveraging India's human capital for global competitiveness and the widespread adoption of AI technology. He highlights the rapid diffusion of technology globally and underscores the role of Microsofts investments in India,

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said the company plans to invest $3 billion in India on AI and cloud infrastructure over the next two years.

During his second day of Microsoft India AI Tour, Nadella said that India can do great work in the area of Indic languages and transforming its industries using artificial intelligence.

Chairman and CEO Nadella on Tuesday said the investment will take place over the next two years, along with a plan to train 10 million Indians by 2030

This ambitious plan highlights Microsoft's confidence in India's potential to become a global leader in technology and AI innovation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently met to discuss the company's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.