Excellent news! This important act by the Administration will give certainty to employers and employees & make the US more competitive. Congress & the Admin now need to build on this momentum & continue to clear the backlog, while working on comprehensive immigration reform.
Thank you
@ZelenskyyUa
! From the beginning of the war,
@Google
has sought to help however we can - through humanitarian support or our tools; we'll continue to do so as long as needed. Humbled & honored by this recognition. Thank you
@FedorovMykhailo
for the
#WEF2022
meeting.
On behalf of the President Zelenskyy I’m honored to pass the first Ukraine’s peace prize to
@Google
@Karan_K_Bhatia
. Our small express of gratitude. Company proved its bravery and devotion to freedom. As Ukrainians do every single day. Google stands for Ukraine! Just google it 😉
That’s a wrap. Great to take part in
#UNGA78
and meet with government leaders and partners from around the world. Google strongly believes that AI – developed responsibly – could be a game-changer to improve lives and the planet. Here’s a closer look at our activities this week.
One year in and
@Google
’s ongoing partnership with Ukraine endures. We’re proud to stand with the people of Ukraine and help however we can—from supporting with our products to defending against cyber threats and providing critical aid.
I spent some time today with Ukrainian DPM
@FedorovMykhailo
to launch the country’s new Diia education platform, which Google has been proud to support. Ukraine's focus on technology to help its people, notwithstanding the war, is amazing.
Whether providing technical infrastructure support or funding digital skills programs and Ukrainian startups,
@Google
continues to make new commitments to support the Ukrainian people. Honored to have
@FedorovMykhailo
at our office today and share more about our latest efforts
Earlier today
@FedorovMykhailo
stopped by our offices in Washington, DC to discuss the challenges facing his country and ways to extend
@Google
’s help in the months ahead. Sharing the new commitments we’re making in our ongoing efforts to support Ukraine.
Thank you Minister
@mblaszczak
for our constructive discussion! Google is proud of its commitment to Poland and we will continue to actively cooperate with
@MON_GOV_PL
and
@CyberWojska
to strengthen cybersecurity and counter emerging online threats.
Za mną dobre i konstruktywne spotkanie z wiceprezesem Google Karanem Bhatia.
@CyberWojska
będą ściśle współpracowały z Google przy zwalczaniu zagrożeń w cyberprzestrzeni, na które jesteśmy narażeni każdego dnia, szczególnie ze strony Rosji.
There is a tremendous opportunity for governments to work together to support access to information. We welcome today’s launch of the Declaration of the Future of the Internet to protect the global internet & stand ready to support its mission.
Important call this week by 10 EU leaders for a new approach to competitiveness – based on “reducing unnecessary regulatory burden, ... having a stronger focus on innovation and R&D, ... accelerating the digital transition, ... and ensuring data flows."
Great profile on Google's Halimah DeLaine Prado and her leadership on our landmark Section 230 Supreme Court case. Our team is fortunate to partner with Halimah as we work to advance free expression online.
People want to use digital services from anywhere in the world and know their information is safe & protected. We commend the new Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework and hope to see the momentum carry over to other areas of transatlantic divergence.
Together with other companies, Google is calling on DHS to establish more robust policies for children of parents on high-skilled visas because it's good for the US economy and competitiveness, and because allowing families to stay together is the right thing to do.
Google is making big investments in clean energy and a sustainable economy, and we support pending legislative proposals that would invest in green tech innovation, modernize our power grid, promote public transit, and protect against weather disasters.
@SandhuTaranjitS
@Google
Thank you Ambassador
@SandhuTaranjitS
. It was an immense honor to receive the Padma Bhushan, and to have my family there with me today. Grateful to the Indian government and the people of India.
Excited about the work we're doing with partners to support Africa's digital transformation and to make the web more useful to more people in Africa.
#Google4Africa
There's so much momentum happening across Africa, and we're excited to showcase it at our first
#Google4Africa
event where we announced a new $1B investment in the continent to help improve connectivity, invest in startups, and more.
The historic technology trade partnership between the US & Europe is fraying. The US can work to repair this critical alliance by accepting Europe’s invitation to launch a Trade and Technology Council and building a digital partnership that works.
Terrific meeting in Nairobi with 8 exciting entrepreneurs in the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program. At the
#iHub
innovation space, we discussed the importance of public policies in enabling innovation and economic growth in Africa. Asante sana!
#GoogleforAfrica
This is an exciting week for US-Africa trade and investment. Some thoughts on how Google and technology are supporting the continent's development from me and my colleague James Manyika:
It was great to see you, Ambassador
@DanMulhall
. Google deeply values its 20-year relationship with Ireland. Any country that gives the world both Joyce and a tech-forward business environment is our kind of country!
Strong international organizations are needed to build a better future - and technology can play a role. My latest blog highlights how we are accelerating our partnerships with IOs in 4 key areas.
Great conversation in Dubai last week with Minister of AI
@OmarSAlolama
and CNN’s
@BeckyCNN
– the first “AI Majlis” in a series being organized by
@Google
and the UAE’s Ministry of AI. These quarterly convenings of government, academia and business will focus on the important
Honored to meet PM
@RishiSunak
and celebrate UK-US Friendship Day
@Nationals
Park last night. The UK is a leader in
#AI
, & we look forward to continuing to work together to achieve AI's incredible potential, responsibly.
Delighted to welcome members of the
@UN
community to Google’s NYC office at historic Pier 57 to discuss how bold & responsible uses for AI can strengthen global governance frameworks and improve the lives of millions. And special thanks to
US Ambassador
@AmbUNReform
, Google's
Delighted to be at
@3seaseu
to announce a commitment of $5M by end of 2023 via
@Googleorg
to support non-profit projects that advance digital inclusion in 🇱🇻 🇦🇹 🇧🇬 🇭🇷 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇷🇴 🇸🇰 🇸🇮. Here's to a resilient, prosperous Central & Eastern Europe!
Distressed by how many members of House Energy & Commerce Committee didn’t care to correctly pronounce the name of my CEO and fellow Indian American Sundar Pichai, in yesterday’s 5+-hour hearing. Shameful and embarrassing.
Technology & the global internet have been incredible enablers of democracy. We are proud to participate in the
@WhiteHouse
Summit for Democracy and announce new commitments that will build on our longstanding work to support democracy worldwide.
The open internet is an incredible enabler of democracy. On the sidelines of the Summit for Democracy, I spoke with
@ashleyrgold
about the need for all democracies to safeguard the free, open and secure internet, and resist efforts to fragment it.
Great to see the US & EU coming together to launch a Trade & Technology Council. Important for the council to focus on new rules like Europe’s DMA & DSA, ensuring they reflect transatlantic values like open markets, fair competition & respect for privacy.
It was great to spend the last few days in Riyadh talking with the Kingdom's leadership about AI, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Cloud, Culture and Tourism. Amazing to see the changes and digital transformation underway. And great to see our team – here at
#AtTuraif
UNESCO
We've long supported global corp tax reform & clear rules. Today's agreement is an important step forward; we're hopeful the momentum continues. Grateful for the Administration's leadership and the hard work that so many governments & the OECD have done.
On
@narendramodi
’s historic state visit to the US, Google is proud to support India’s digital future and partner with Indian institutions to make AI helpful for everyone, as noted in today’s White House statement.
AI can help us reach our climate goals, build sustainable growth, and maintain global competitiveness. But as
@sundarpichai
says here: To get it right, we have to work together.
Who knew that today was
#nationaldonutday
? Upon learning, I of course did my patriotic duty, stopping at NYC's iconic
@DoughnutPlantNY
at Grand Central, between meetings. Cannot recommend the Vanilla Bean glazed more highly. I❤️NY!
Thank you for a great meeting today PM
@narendramodi
. Inspiring to see the rapid pace of technological change under your leadership. Look forward to continuing our strong partnership and supporting India's G20 presidency to advance an open, connected internet that works for all.
Honored to join a timely discussion on AI in Security on the sidelines of the NATO Summit. Thank you, Minister
@ArmonaiteA
& Vice Minister
@Jovita_Pra
for welcoming us to Vilnius, to Finnish State Sec'y
@LTierala
and NATO ASG
@davidvanweel
, and kudos to our partners
@EESC_LT
&
Today we’re launching the Digital Futures Project and a $20M
@Googleorg
fund, which will provide grants to leading think tanks and academic institutions to spark more research and dialogue about responsible approaches to AI.
Delighted to be at Google's AI for Italy event in Rome yesterday - home to some of history's most brilliant creators. We’re focused on building AI boldly, responsibly, together – with governments, companies, civil society and more. Grazie mille to all who joined!
The country lost an icon today, and I lost the kindest boss I ever had. Norm Mineta believed passionately in engaged American leadership globally. It was a privilege to serve as his Ass’t Sec. for Aviation & International Affairs, and I will always treasure him.
This month marks Google’s 25th year and my 5-yr “Googleversary”! Since joining, I’ve had the chance to travel the world and witness how a simple idea – organizing the world’s information and making it accessible and useful – has democratized knowledge for everyone & enabled
Great to join US & EU leaders for the kickoff of the
#TTC
today to share how Google is helping train workers for high-skilled jobs, and discuss how transatlantic cooperation can advance more equitable economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic.
Great meeting with Chile's
@aisen_ministra
, who helping lead on AI regulation in Latin America. We discussed how governments can best promote AI’s opportunities and minimize its risks, and explored avenues to bolster Chile’s digital transformation. 🇨🇱
#DigitalChile
#UNGA78
Thanks
@SecBlinken
for spending time with us and for the great partnership with the
@StateDept
. Google is proud to be investing in and innovating for the Americas, creating products that help promote digital transformation in the hemisphere and globally.
Witnessed an impressive display of digital and clean energy tech from
@GM
,
@Google
,
@Amazon
, and more. These companies are using innovation to create opportunity within our hemisphere and to address our region's biggest challenges.
Great to see the EU & US driving the Tech & Trade Council forward. Russia's war in Ukraine has created a watershed moment. We'll continue to work with transatlantic leaders to support the Ukrainian people, combat cyber threats & surface high-quality info. "
#AI
is the most profound technology humanity is working on today, and requires responsible practices and smart regulation to get it right. I sat down with
@beckycnn
@cnni
to discuss this important topic.
Big tech is exploring how the future of AI regulation will look like across the world -- I sat down with Google's Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy to discuss how the tech giant plans on tackling the issue.
America's global tech leadership depends on getting the world's best talent. That's why Google supports the
#EAGLEAct
as well as comprehensive immigration reform.
.
@Google
VP of Government Affairs
@Karan_K_Bhatia
says on visa processing delays: “You’ve seen last year, 65,000 years went unused. The backlog itself is taking years, in some cases decades, for people to get processed through.”
Dreamers are critical to the US & it's urgent that Congress work to protect their status. Many face significant economic hardships due to the pandemic.
@googleorg
is working with
@UNITEDWEDREAM
to cover the DACA application fees of over 500 Dreamers.
Happy to be at
#UNGA78
this week where we’ll be working to accelerate progress towards the
@UN
Sustainable Development Goals. Stay tuned for more updates on how AI can help with this important effort.
Google is proud to join leading AI companies agreeing on commitments to promote responsible AI innovation. AI holds enormous potential for progress, and these commitments are an important step in ensuring AI benefits everyone.
Glad to partner with
@Asia_Foundation
and
@APEC
to launch the Digital Makers Asia Pacific community
@APEC
last week. The digital opportunity in the APEC region is immense, and these young digital developers and entrepreneurs will lead the way.
We’re excited to join leading AI labs to establish the Frontier Model Forum, a new group dedicated to promoting the safe and responsible development of advanced AI models.
As the EU-US Trade & Tech Council kicks off tomorrow, leaders have an opportunity to strengthen digital cooperation, advance economic recovery & promote the responsible use of technology. Read more about what we hope will be on the TTC agenda →
I’m excited to join
@cepa
’s International Leadership Council with my good friend
@AnjaManuel1
, and look forward to working to encourage closer transatlantic alignment.
We are thrilled that
@Karan_K_Bhatia
@Google
and
@AnjaManuel1
@AspenStrategy
have joined CEPA’s International Leadership Council! They bring invaluable experience and will help further efforts in shaping ideas & strategic thinking during this pivotal moment for the alliance.
Yesterday, we announced some great new features in Google Search to help you stay safe online – including tools that help you find out when your contact information is appearing in search results and request its removal.
Thank you Prime Minister
@NicolaeCiuca
for our talk today. Google has a long-term commitment to Romania and we will continue to support
@GuvernulRo
to counter emerging online threats and strengthen Romania’s digital transformation.
Significant talks with
@Google
VP
@Karan_K_Bhatia
on the consequences of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, Google's support for🇷🇴in the fight vs cyberthreats&disinformation. Digitalization will facilitate🇷🇴transition to a more secure, dynamic&data-driven economy
Great to be in South Africa, meeting with young coders and developers. With talent like this, the future of technology in
#SouthAfrica
is bright indeed. A big thank you to Minister
@Stellarated
for her leadership and support.
Hon. Minister
@Stellarated
of
@DtpsZA
with our VP of Public Policy Karan Bhatia, Head of Google Africa, Nitin Gajria and Head of Brand and Rep for Google in Africa Jola Aderemi-Makinde seeing
#CSfirstZA
firsthand in Cape Town.
Dreamers enrich our communities and contribute to our economy, and we’re proud to support and employ them. On the 11th anniversary of
#DACA
, we’ll continue to advocate for a permanent solution and comprehensive immigration reform.
Couldn't agree more,
@SecBlinken
and
@ECA_AS
. We're proud to sponsor the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, where we will leverage
@YouTube
- the world's biggest virtual stage in 100 countries and over 80 languages - to bring people together, amplify artists' voices, and enrich
Africa is experiencing incredible change – and AI has the potential to help accelerate that progress and promote economic opportunity across the continent. Learn more about AI’s potential for Africa from business leader Strive Masiyiwa and Google's James Manyika.
Thanks
@USAmbPyatt
for a great call and for all your and
@USEmbassyAthens
support. Google is proud of our work in Greece, and excited by the digital transformation underway in the country.
Great discussion with
@Karan_K_Bhatia
about Google’s many projects advancing shared digital priorities in Greece. Excited that leading American tech companies like
@Google
are playing the lead in Greece’s rapid digital transformation and our collective COVID response.
Given the current economy, it's even more crucial to double down on digitally-led trade growth. Today, we launched a report exploring growth opportunity of 6 Latin American countries to transform into
#digitialsprinters
& boost exports by $100B by 2030.
Great to see you again, Deputy PM
@gabrieLmariya
, and enjoyed our conversation about how
@Google
can continue to support Bulgaria’s digital transformation.
Honored to welcome Romanian Prime Minister
@CiolacuMarcel
to Google DC yesterday. We're proud to be part of Romania's growing digital economy with our Fitbit center in Bucharest, and look forward to working together to drive digital transformation across the country.
Thank you Undersecretary
@AlessioButti_
for the thoughtful discussion today. AI offers incredible opportunities for Italy and the world, and we look forward to working together to ensure its responsible development.
Questa mattina ho incontrato i vertici global di
@google
.
Ci siamo confrontati sui temi emergenti in ambito digital, con particolare attenzione agli sviluppi dell’intelligenza artificiale
#IA
.
Sicurezza e etica sono la chiave per un’innovazione responsabile
Happy to be in Doha, Qatar, yesterday at the launch of Google’s newest Cloud Region, helping businesses across the Middle East transform their businesses. Thank you, Eaman Al Roudhan, CEO of
@ZainKuwait
, Dr.
@akelmagarmid
, Executive Director at
@QatarComputing
, Mr.
@Almansoori_Qe
As Congress considers end-of-year legislation, it shouldn't forget the various proposals to reform high-tech immigration. CHIPS Act & other measures are great but need to be matched with a competitive high-skilled immigration system to attract and retain the world's best talent.
Honored to receive this award today from
@SecState
, recognizing the work Google teams are doing to empower women in Poland -- including Ukrainian refugees -- with digital skills. Wonderful example of our global effort to use our products & resources to foster more equity.
On behalf of
@SecBlinken
, I am honored to announce this year’s Award for Corporate Excellence winners and highlight the important work they’re doing in Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Kenya, Poland, and Rwanda. U.S. companies are the standard bearers of the good the private sector can do
Thank you
@mehmedmus
for dialogue
@USChamber
on relief & recovery to help people and businesses impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye.
@Google
proud to support small businesses and local producers, providing timely information & vital digital infrastructure.
Thank you, Secretary Buenrostro for a terrific meeting today with you & your team. Google is proud of our contributions to the Mexican economy through our products, investments and digital skilling programs. Excited to continue growing our presence
Google refrendó su compromiso con el programa “Mujeres, Fuerza del Sureste” y seguirá impulsando la capacitación en habilidades digitales a las mujeres empresarias de MiPymes, fueron temas que abordaron en el encuentro que sostuvieron la secretaria de Economía, Raquel Buenrostro,
Honored to meet Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this week to discuss the enormous opportunities AI and Google for Education can offer to Vietnam.
#UNGA
We are very proud to have hosted you
@DeputySecState
for a great conversation. Digital tools can be a driver of economic empowerment for women around the world, and are grateful for our partnership with the State Department on this important initiative.
Today in Seoul I had an energizing conversation with women entrepreneurs and leaders
@GoogleKorea
about the importance of women’s economic empowerment and inclusion.
Google Arts & Culture is one of our coolest products. Love this partnership with the
@StateDept
to use GA&C tools to make cultural heritage sites around the world accessible.
We’re excited to announce a $50M commitment and quantum computing partnership with
@UChicago
and
@UTokyo_News_en
, which will be signed on sidelines of the
#G7
, to accelerate research and unlock the benefits of this important technology.
Thank you Ambassador
@SangratTanee
. Delighted to host you at the Google DC office. Excited to support Thailand’s digital transformation through Google’s innovative products, digital skilling programs, and partnerships with the public and private sector.
A fruitful meeting w/ VP for Gov’t Aff. & Public Policy Mr. Karn Bhatia and visit to Google in Washington, DC. We discussed collab in e-government, cyber security, SME promotion in Thailand and Thai businesses in the US.
#CommunicateXConnect
#สื่อสารการทูตไทยเชื่อมไทยสู่สากล
Headway in Hiroshima at the
#G7
. Two global companies IBM & Google are investing in quantum at two global universities:
@UChicago
&
@UTokyo_News_en
.
When we invest in the U.S. & Japan’s talent & tech, we deter & defend against China’s economic coercion.
Thanks
@AmchamPortugal
and Minister
@pedrosizavieira
for a great discussion this morning on regulation of AI in Europe & the US, and the need for transatlantic alignment. Increasingly a digital hub in Europe, Portugal stands to benefit greatly from the AI revolution, and we are
As the United Nations General Assembly winds down, I've been reflecting on the week's events and
@Google
's commitment to working with international stakeholders and governments to find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
VIDEO | "India is one of our most important markets around the world, it's really our second home. We are very excited about India and its trajectory," Karan Bhatia, Global Head, government affairs and public policy, Google, tells PTI ahead of PM Modi's visit to the USA.
One of the most exciting applications of AI is in health care. To better detect cancer, Google and
@DeptofDefense
are building an AI-powered microscope – learn more 👇
Generative
#AI
is enabling new creativity, but also raising questions about the trustworthiness of content. Earlier this week,
@GoogleDeepMind
and
@googlecloud
launched SynthID, a tool for watermarking and identifying AI-generated images.
Great to see the G7 trade ministers release a set of digital trade principles focused on ensuring digital trade benefits small businesses, workers and consumers, and keeping the internet open, free, and secure.
Next week, Google will join world leaders at
#USAPEC2023
. We’ll be discussing how AI – developed responsibly – presents opportunities to propel growth across the Asia-Pacific, and how sound public policy will be a key differentiator.
Today's
#EO
implementing the EU-US data privacy framework is an important milestone for the
#Transatlantic
relationship. It allows the EU and US to continue working together and advance shared values of trust and openness.
We welcome this
#ExecutiveOrder
and appreciate the efforts of USG and
@EU_Commission
to protect people's data on both sides of the Atlantic. While we're still assessing the details of these reforms, today's announcement is a crucial step forward.
#DPF
Exciting news for Bermuda, Portugal & the US. I was honored to meet with Bermuda Deputy Premier Walter Roban at
#UNGA78
to discuss how Nuvem will increase connectivity and economic opportunity for the people of Bermuda.
Today, we’re announcing Nuvem, a new transatlantic subsea cable system that will connect Portugal, Bermuda & the US, helping to add capacity and decrease latency for Google users and Google Cloud customers.
When I started
@ProgressChamber
, I thought it was impt to disclose our funders. Most assns and nonprofits in the tech policy space do the same.
But I've been surprised that new tech critics groups like
@accountabletech
@tech_oversight
, and
@the_IAP
don't disclose at all.
🧵: 1/
We need a more robust and diverse
#cybersecurity
workforce. Check out the new Google Cybersecurity Certificate, which creates pathways into this fast-growing, critical field.
#GrowWithGoogle
Love the new
#PixelTablet
,
#PixelFold
and
#Pixel
7a! Powered by our custom Tensor chip, Pixel delivers Google’s AI capabilities directly to these devices for faster streaming, incredible photos, multiple layers of security and more.
#GoogleIO