On December 19, 2025, Arvind Krishna, chairman, president, and CEO of IBM, said India has the talent and drive to lead the world in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing. "India possesses the talent and ambition to lead the world in AI & Quantum. Fluency in frontier technologies will define economic competitiveness, scientific progress and societal transformation," he said. Mr. Krishna also announced IBM's plan to train five million people in these advanced technologies by 2030. "By democratizing access to advanced skills, we are enabling the youth and students to build, innovate and accelerate India’s growth," he added. IBM will expand AI and emerging technology education across schools, universities, and vocational programs. The company will work with bodies such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to provide hands-on AI courses, faculty training, curriculum updates, hackathons, and internships. This training will be delivered through IBM SkillsBuild, a technology learning platform. SkillsBuild offers 1,000 courses in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud computing, data science, sustainability, and workplace readiness. With over 16 million learners worldwide, SkillsBuild is a key part of IBM's global goal to train 30 million people by 2030, with India as a major focus.