US Recognizes India as Key Technology Partner Rivaling China’s Engineering Talent
US Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg praised India as an indispensable partner in the global technology race, highlighting its engineering workforce as the only one rivaling China’s in depth. Speaking at the USISPF Leadership Summit 2026, he emphasized India’s growing technology ecosystem, rapid economic growth, and contributions to AI and deep-tech innovation. Helberg also cautioned against costly AI sovereignty efforts that replicate existing technologies, advocating for innovation-driven collaboration instead.