New Delhi, February 17 Amidst questions about the absence of prominent tech figures like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the AI Summit, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday that participation is a personal choice, noting that the Nvidia CEO had conveyed his inability to attend due to unavoidable reasons, and had deputed a senior executive to represent the firm.
The India AI Impact Summit, one of the country's largest global gatherings on artificial intelligence, has brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts, and deliberations are ongoing in New Delhi on AI innovation, governance, and real-world applications.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is not attending the event, citing unforeseen circumstances. However, the company will be represented by a senior executive.
When asked about some top technology companies not participating in the summit, he said, "Regarding some people not attending, this is a personal choice. I would not like to comment on it. Jensen Huang reached out to us, and he said that because of something really unavoidable...he has deputed his very senior executive to join us".
The minister said Nvidia is also working with Indian companies. "For some very large investments in AI infrastructure."
"They are also working with some software companies for developing many use cases," the minister said.
