Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visited India and met with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss the country’s AI strategy, covering GPUs, AI models, and applications. Altman expressed his willingness to collaborate with India and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of democratizing technology. Vaishnaw highlighted India’s cost-effective approach to innovation, citing the Chandrayaan-3 mission as an example. He questioned why India couldn’t develop AI models at similarly reduced costs and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to building an affordable AI ecosystem. The discussions could lead to significant AI advancements and strengthen India’s role in the global AI landscape.
New Delhi – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has arrived in India and engaged in discussions with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw regarding the country’s comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. Their conversation covered critical aspects such as GPUs, AI models, and real-world applications, with Altman expressing a strong willingness to collaborate with India on all three fronts.
Taking to social media platform X, Minister Vaishnaw shared insights from the meeting, highlighting Altman’s enthusiasm for India’s AI ambitions. The American entrepreneur also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of democratizing technology, recognizing India’s potential to emerge as a significant player in AI development.
During their interaction, Vaishnaw underscored India’s cost-effective approach to technological advancements. He cited the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission as an example, emphasizing how India reached the moon at a fraction of the cost incurred by other nations. Drawing a parallel to AI, he posed a thought-provoking question: “Why can’t we develop an AI model at a similarly reduced cost?”
Reaffirming India’s commitment to innovation, Vaishnaw stressed the nation’s dedication to building an affordable and efficient AI ecosystem. As discussions progress, this collaboration between OpenAI and India could pave the way for groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence, further strengthening the nation’s position in the global AI landscape.
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Last Updated on Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:33 pm by Entrepreneur Live Team
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