Indo-US relationship in the field of Science & Technology is very old collaborations have resulted in great benefits for both the countries, he said adding that we need to further scale it up in various fields, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a major role in the future. "We have identified the barriers for growth in India that could be useful for the United States too," Professor Sharma pointed. He also said that research, technology in artificial intelligence is being promoted and implemented in the country through a network of 25 technology hubs working as a triple helix set up under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. The initiative focuses on AI cooperation in critical areas that are priorities for both countries. Jonathan Margolis, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental & Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, said, "The US-India strategic partnership can be strengthened by focusing on AI cooperation in critical areas that are priorities for both countries."