OpenAI’s Sam Altman hails India’s AI energy

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised India’s rapid adoption and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, saying the “energy is incredible” and the momentum cannot be matched anywhere in the world. He highlighted India’s vast user base, innovation potential, and growing role in global AI development at industry events and in public remarks.  

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OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has publicly lauded India’s role in the global artificial intelligence landscape, citing the country’s remarkable energy and adoption of AI technologies as unmatched anywhere else in the world.  

Speaking during high-profile events and engagements tied to India’s AI ecosystem, Altman described the momentum he sees across the country’s developers, entrepreneurs and users as “incredible,” pointing to how quickly AI tools are being embraced for both innovation and practical use.  

Altman’s comments come against the backdrop of India’s burgeoning AI community and its rapidly growing market for AI products, including a significant ChatGPT user base and increased investment in infrastructure and research. Observers note that this enthusiasm could help position India as a central player in global AI development.  

Industry analysts say such endorsements from global AI leaders reflect India’s broader tech momentum, supported by strong talent, large digital audiences and a policy environment that encourages AI adoption. These factors, Altman and others suggest, give India an edge as the world’s AI landscape evolves.