India’s Rapid Rise in Global AI

OpenAI’s founder, Sam Altman, recently revealed that India is now OpenAI’s second-largest market, with its user base tripling in the past year. During his visit to India, Altman praised the country’s growing influence in AI development, highlighting its innovative contributions and the increasing demand for generative models like ChatGPT. He emphasized India’s potential as a key player in shaping the future of AI.

Altman discussed India’s three-pronged AI strategy: designing advanced chips, building foundational models, and expanding AI applications. He expressed admiration for the emerging AI talent in the country and stressed India’s capability to lead the AI revolution, especially with support from its start-up ecosystem and venture capital networks.

However, OpenAI faces competition from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab offering cost-effective models. While acknowledging this challenge, Altman remains confident in OpenAI’s commitment to quality. He believes India’s ongoing investments in AI research will be crucial for global AI growth and accessibility.