During his visit to India, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his pleasant surprise at India’s adoption of AI and hailed the country as a centre of innovation in the field. Altman announced that OpenAI plans to invest in Indian startups working on AI and technology in education.
He praised the quality and energy of Indian startups and mentioned that India has one of the largest startup ecosystems globally. Altman, who previously served as the president of Y Combinator, shared his experiences and humorously mentioned that some of his advice to startups turned out to be incorrect. He also highlighted his discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on establishing global regulations for AI and leveraging the technology for educational purposes. Altman’s trip to India is part of a larger tour that includes visits to other countries, and he hopes to help establish a universal organization to shape the future of AI.
