Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned that the free and open Internet is under threat throughout the world, claiming that many governments are restricting the flow of information and that the model is frequently taken for granted.
In an in-depth interview with the BBC at Google's headquarters in Silicon Valley, California, the tech CEO discussed a wide range of topics, including the threat to a free and open Internet, as well as two developments that he believes will further revolutionize the world over the next quarter-century: artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.
Pichai, 49, who was born in Tamil Nadu and raised in Chennai, has stated that India is profoundly ingrained in him and is an important part of who he is.
"I am an American citizen, but India is a part of me. When questioned about his roots, he responded, "It's a significant part of who I am."
Pichai also addressed the issues of taxation, privacy, and data. He contended that artificial intelligence was more significant than fire, electricity, or the Internet.
“[Artificial intelligence] is, in my opinion, the most significant technology that humanity will ever invent and work on. It's similar to thinking about fire, electricity, or the Internet. But, much more profoundly, "said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent firm.
According to the article, Pichai, the CEO of one of the most complicated companies, cautioned that the free and open Internet is under attack in nations across the world, and that many governments are restricting the flow of information, and that the model is frequently taken for granted.
When questioned if the Chinese model of the Internet based on monitoring is gaining traction, Pichai stated that the free and open Internet is "under siege." While he did not specifically mention China, he did state that "none of our key products and services are accessible in China."
On the contentious topic of taxation, he stated, "We are one of the world's largest taxpayers; on average over the previous decade, we have paid more than 20% in taxes."
“We pay the majority of our taxes in the United States, where we are based and where our products are created. I believe there are excellent talks, and we support the global OECD discussions about determining the best method to apportion taxes; this is a problem that cannot be solved by a single company,” he added.
He was also asked about his own personal digital habits, and he advised everyone to use "two-factor authentication" for passwords to provide several layers of safety, and he admitted to frequently changing his phone to test out new technologies.
According to the survey, Pichai is often recognised as an extraordinarily courteous, thoughtful, and compassionate leader.
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