From AI lab to job search platform, all highlights from 'Google for India'

The company has announced a partnership with state-owned telecom operator BSNL to bring open public WiFi network to villages in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Bihar

Search engine and technology giant Google on Thursday made several India-specific announcements at the fifth edition of its 'Google for India' event. The company announced setting up of the first Google Research AI lab in Bengaluru that would focus on advanced fundamental science and artificial intelligence research in the country. The company also announced a partnership with state-owned telecom operator BSNL to bring open public WiFi network to villages in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Bihar.

Besides, the company announced new services and features for its existing apps like Google Assistant, Google Lens and Google Pay. The Google Assistant now recognises nine