Prabhakar Raghavan, an IIT Madras graduate, has recently been appointed as Google's Chief Technologist with a remarkable ₹300 crore package.
With over two decades in tech, he transitioned from overseeing Google Search and other key products to this new role, where he will focus on AI advancements. Raghavan's career includes significant stints at Yahoo and IBM, and he has made notable contributions, including launching AI products like Smart Reply.
His appointment comes amid intense competition for Google's core search business, and he aims to leverage AI for societal improvements and enhance Google's product capabilities.