AI 'Huge Accelerator' for India's 2047 Vision: Microsoft Executive
Girish Bablani, President of Microsoft Azure Core, believes artificial intelligence can significantly accelerate India's development by expanding access to education, healthcare, agriculture, and other essential services. He spoke at an exclusive interview with South Asian Herald on September 17, 2026, at the Consulate General of India in Seattle.
Bablani noted that India's large and diverse population is a significant strength in developing and deploying technology. With over one billion potential users spanning various languages and socioeconomic groups, the country can build affordable solutions tailored to its needs.
He suggested that rather than pursuing highly sophisticated systems for every application, entrepreneurs could create targeted models that work effectively for smaller, India-specific use cases. Bablani highlighted AI's potential in education, where it could deliver personalized instruction based on each child's needs and development.