The Real Intelligence? Building AI That Cares, Says Google India

AI Should Solve For Humanity, Says Google India Chief  

At the Global Leadership Summit 2025 hosted by CNBC-TV18 in Mumbai, Preeti Lobana, Vice President and Country Manager of Google India, delivered a powerful message: artificial intelligence must serve people before profits. She emphasized that India’s AI journey should be rooted in solving real-world challenges, not just optimizing corporate metrics.

Lobana highlighted the need for inclusive innovation, urging developers and policymakers to build AI models that reflect India’s linguistic diversity, cultural nuances, and grassroots realities. She pointed to sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture as prime areas where AI can create meaningful impact—especially for underserved communities.

She also noted that India and the Global South have a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional development paths by harnessing AI for equitable growth.

Key Highlights  

- AI must prioritize human transformation over financial gain  
- India urged to build culturally grounded, locally relevant AI models  
- Key sectors for impact: education, healthcare, agriculture  
- Inclusive innovation essential for bridging access gaps  
- India can leapfrog development stages using purpose-driven AI  

Sources: CNBC-TV18, StartupNews.fyi, Global Leadership Summit 2025, YouTube – GLS 2025 LIVE ft. Preeti Lobana