June 29, 2026
India is rapidly emerging as a global AI leader by investing heavily in computing infrastructure, digital public systems, and AI applications while attracting major investments and partnerships from U.S. technology companies, positioning itself as the world’s second-largest AI market. In this article in the Times of India, Sean Randolph, Senior Director of the Institute, argues that with its vast tech talent, startup ecosystem, and alignment with U.S. and California approaches to AI governance, India presents a significant opportunity for deeper U.S.-India collaboration in AI innovation, semiconductor supply chains, and global technology deployment.