Republic Economic Summit: Google’s Chintan Shah Highlights AI’s Crucial Role in India

The Republic India Economic Summit 2025 (IES) is underway, uniting top policymakers, economists, global business leaders, and innovators. Visionary entrepreneur and Coursera India head Chintan Shah electrified the summit with his perspective, stating that AI is not just a tool for India but an unseen force connecting 1.4 billion citizens. He explained how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, education, and governance, enabling hyper-personalised solutions at scale. Shah highlighted that India is advancing rapidly by developing AI that understands every Indian language and addresses uniquely Indian needs.