Washington: After Successful AI Summit in Delhi, US Calls India a Technology Powerhouse
White House Science Adviser Highlights India’s Key Role in America’s AI Strategy
Washington: Following the successful AI summit held in Delhi, the United States has described India as a “technology powerhouse.” The chief science adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump said that India will play a crucial role in the White House’s plans to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI). He praised India’s engineering strength and its rapidly expanding tech ecosystem.
Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said in an interview with Fox News, “India is a technological superpower.”
What Warning Did He Give to Developing Nations?
After attending the India AI Impact Summit, the top American scientific adviser said that India produces a large number of engineers every year, possesses strong domestic talent, and is developing high-quality products and applications.
He noted that the gap in AI adoption between developed and developing nations is widening every day. According to him, the world can broadly be divided into two categories, each requiring different approaches and solutions.
He warned that if developing countries do not prioritize AI in sectors such as healthcare, education, energy infrastructure, agriculture, and citizen-centric government services, they risk being left behind at a critical turning point.
In this direction, the White House is promoting the “American AI Exports Program.” Kratsios said that earlier, developing nations often faced difficult choices, but this initiative offers them better technology, financial assistance, and implementation support.
What Does ‘Real AI Sovereignty’ Mean?
Explaining the concept of “real AI sovereignty,” Kratsios said it means using the best available technology in the interest of a nation’s people and determining its own path amid global changes. He clarified that this strategy is not directed against any specific competing country.
“It’s about the fact that the United States has the world’s best AI technology, and many countries want to integrate it into their ecosystems,” he said.
India Described as a Strong Partner
On AI standards, Kratsios said that in the next phase of AI development, “agents” will play a significant role. For these agents to communicate and work together effectively, common standards will be required. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has initiated efforts to ensure that such systems can operate securely and efficiently together.
He also pointed out that financial resources remain a major challenge, especially for emerging economies. The full AI infrastructure is expensive and requires investments in data centers, semiconductors, and power generation.
Washington is mobilizing support through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the Export–Import Bank of the United States, and other agencies. Kratsios also announced the creation of a U.S. Tech Corps, modeled on Peace Corps volunteers but focused on technology. “We are looking for people with technical backgrounds who want to help implement AI solutions,” he said.
Kratsios emphasized that India has long been a strong partner in how the United States shares technology abroad. He noted that major American technology companies already have data centers and research hubs in India, further strengthening AI cooperation between the two nations.
