India, Israel push AI-cybersecurity ties
India, Israel push AI-cybersecurity ties
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Publish Date: 2026-02-14 08:57:00
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Washington, Feb 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian and Israeli officials joined technology executives and investors in Silicon Valley this week to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, warning that the fast rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk.
The India–Israel AI-Cybersecurity Connect, held February 11 in Palo Alto, drew more than 130 founders, venture capitalists, and cybersecurity experts. The event was hosted by the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, the Consulate General of Israel, and Venture Dock.
The gathering focused on strengthening collaboration among India, Israel, and the United States in AI, cybersecurity, and other critical technologies. Organizers framed the discussion around the theme “Cybersecurity for AI, and AI for Cybersecurity.”
Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, India’s consul general in San Francisco, highlighted the long-standing ties between the two countries and their growing innovation partnership.
“We are happy to bring these three vibrant innovation ecosystems together,” Reddy said. “India, the US, and Israel are strategic partners, and responsible AI and cybersecurity must be developed not only for our countries, but for the betterment of the world.”
Reddy also pointed to India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, expected to draw participation from more than 100 countries. The summit will focus on “people, planet, and progress,” with emphasis on inclusive growth and expanding access to health care and education through AI.
Israel’s consul general to the Pacific Northwest, Marco Sermoneta, reflected on the progress since India and Israel established diplomatic relations in the early 1990s.
“To see what we have achieved in 30 years is outstanding,” Sermoneta said. “AI is no different. I truly believe that both India and Israel are forces for good in this world, especially in this century.”
He cited expanding cooperation in AI, education, and entrepreneurship,…
