A look at the partnerships and investments Google announced at the AI Impact Summit 2026.
Full text archived locally
✦ AI Summary· Claude Sonnet
Share
AI Impact Summit 2026
8 articles
Our last decade of breakthroughs in AI are helping us make progress against some of humanity’s biggest challenges. At the AI Impact Summit in India, we’re launching new global partnerships, research, investment and innovation, to ensure that these benefits are accessible for everyone.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
“No technology has me dreaming bigger than AI”
Sundar Pichai gave remarks at the opening ceremony of the AI Impact Summit. Read a transcript of his speech.
By
Sundar Pichai
- Feb 19, 2026
How we’re partnering to make AI work for everyone
An overview of Google’s new global partnerships and funding announcements at the AI Impact Summit in India.
Announcing America-India Connect fiber-optic routes
New fiber-optic routes will increase digital connectivity between the U.S., India and locations across the Southern Hemisphere.
Introducing our National Partnerships for AI & collaboration in India
Google DeepMind announces new partnerships in India to advance science, empower students and support agriculture and renewable energy.
Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation
This is a global call for organizations building AI-powered solutions that transform public services and drive societal impact.
Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science
A $30 million AI for Science Impact Challenge to support researchers globally who are using AI to drive scientific breakthroughs.
Our 2026 Responsible AI Progress Report
Our latest Responsible AI Progress Report shares how we’re applying our AI Principles to the development of our products and research.
Announcing our new climate tech collaboration in India
In collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor we’ve launched the Google Center for Climate Technology.