Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Vian-les-Bains, France, according to reports from NDTV and The Times of India. The meeting takes place as senior leaders from major AI companies gather for a working lunch with heads of state during the summit. Benioff says he is inspired by Modi’s participation at the G7 and discusses the role of trust in the AI era, framing the conversation around responsible approaches to AI deployment.
The Times of India also reports that Benioff shares a selfie with Modi and that the discussion includes AI’s role in digital governance. In addition to Modi, Benioff meets other technology executives, including the CEO of Google DeepMind, and the meetings focus on responsible AI deployment and online safety for minors. While Modi’s broader discussions with other global leaders cover multiple issues, the consistent element across the reports is that Benioff and Modi connect during the G7 event and address themes of trustworthy, responsible AI and digital governance.
