Microsoft's Jay Parikh says India can shape trustworthy, impactful AI
Microsoft's Jay Parikh thinks the next big leap in artificial intelligence isn't just about smarter tech: it's about building trust and making a real impact.
He's spotlighting India as a major player, thanks to its huge developer community, fast-growing digital infrastructure, and businesses eager to adopt AI.
India's 27 million GitHub developers fuel AI
India has more than 27 million developers on GitHub (the largest community globally) and is the second-largest contributor to open-source projects globally, including AI-focused projects.
Parikh points out that platforms like UPI, which handles more than 20 billion transactions monthly, are fueling India's AI ambitions.
Indian companies like Sarvam AI and Qure.ai are creating tools for global use, while local businesses are quickly moving from pilot projects to real-world deployment in areas like healthcare, education, and finance.