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Open U.S.-India AI partnership vital, says senior U.S. official
Bethany Morris said that the countries were engaging in a “like-minded” partnership to “establish secure and trusted AI supply chains.”
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Shinjini Ghosh - Sat, 09, May 2026
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Bethany Morris / Courtesy photo
In a bid to realize the full potential of artificial intelligence, or AI, India and the United States are required to be guided by the “principles of openness” and focus on “interoperability and security,” highlighted Bethany Morris, deputy assistant secretary of state, on May 8.
Speaking at the U.S.-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum, Morris said that it was vital for the two nations to not depend on “adversarial nations” to realize the full potential of AI.
“While the U.S. companies dominate the AI industry, they’re not alone. Indian companies are making incredible strides in the space and making real investments,” Morris highlighted.
Stating that the U.S. was the “birthplace of AI,” Morris said that the U.S. wants to ensure that countries in the region had access to “world-class technology.”
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“We want to make sure that countries in our region have access to world-class technology and are able to get that integrated into their society to deliver the best value results for their people,” Morris said.
Further, Morris added, “AI is not the future, the present, and it’s made with American software, hardware and large language models. We want to export that AI technology and practice to the world.”
Referring to billions of dollars in investments committed by U.S. companies for the next few years, Morris said, “It’s not just talking. It’s the real deals and it’s real results for both Indians and Americans. We are excited to grow the U.S. investment and tech relationship in the years to come, and one of the reasons we’re so excited about that is exactly because India shares the U.S. vision while also being clear about the security threats that we both face.”
Referring to India formally joining the Pax Silica in February this year, Morris said that it reflected how the countries were engaging in a “like-minded” partnership to “establish secure and trusted AI supply chains.”
“We’re also advancing these objectives with India to ensure we have resilient supply chains, not just on the bilateral front, but as a group of democracies. This initiative is a natural fit and a perfect example of the big opportunities ahead with the U.S. and India who are able to work hand in hand. We are incredibly excited about this moment in terms of both the tech advancements and the U.S.-India partnership. If done right, we will no doubt be the next generation more prosperous and more secure,” Morris said.
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