Google and Nvidia made major AI-related announcements on February 18, 2026, at the global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Google plans to build new subsea cables linking India directly to Singapore, South Africa, and Australia. This move aims to boost internet speed and support growing AI computing demand. It is part of Google's $15 billion plan to develop its largest AI data center hub outside the US, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, announced partnerships with three Indian cloud firms to supply advanced AI processors for data centers. Mumbai-based L&T will collaborate with Nvidia to build what they call "India's largest gigawatt-scale AI factory." Nvidia partner Yotta revealed a $2 billion deal to receive 20,000 high-end AI processors from Nvidia. India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expects over $200 billion in AI investments over the next two years. The summit attracted top tech leaders including OpenAI's Sam Altman, Meta's AI chief Alexandr Wang, and Bill Gates. Microsoft announced a $50 billion investment in AI adoption in developing countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and world leaders like France’s Emmanuel Macron and Brazil’s Lula da Silva are set to issue a statement on managing AI opportunities and risks. Experts say the summit’s promises may be vague but emphasize the need for AI governance as technology evolves rapidly. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said, "India's going to have an extraordinary trajectory with AI and we want to be a partner." Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang added, "We are laying the foundation for world-class AI infrastructure that will power India's growth."