Archive · 13 Nov 2025
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Eyes India as Major Future Partner
Imagine OpenAI is like a big company that makes smart computer programs that can think and learn, called AI.
Its boss, Sam Altman, visited with people from a group called the India Global Forum.
He said that India is going to be a really important friend and helper for OpenAI in the future.
He thinks Indian companies and people are good at many things, like using technology and starting new businesses.
India also has good internet and government rules that can help with AI.
Altman is excited to work with India's government on a special program to help countries use AI.
He believes AI will change how we live and work a lot.
The people from the India Global Forum agreed, saying India is not just a place to sell things but a key player in building the future of technology.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman identified India as a potential major partner for the company.
Altman praised India's digital infrastructure, entrepreneurial energy, and adaptable talent pool for AI.
He expressed excitement about partnering with the Indian government on OpenAI's 'AI for countries' initiative.
Discussions focused on India's deep tech growth, AI capabilities, and potential collaborations in sectors like healthcare and education.
Altman believes the skill of asking the right questions will be crucial in the future of AI.
- Who
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and India Global Forum (IGF) delegation
- What
- Discussed India's potential as a major partner for OpenAI and the future of AI.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco
- Why
- To explore deepening technological cooperation and India's role in the global AI landscape.
- Speaker
- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI
- Event
- India Global Forum (IGF) session
- Location
- OpenAI Headquarters, San Francisco
- Altman's Statement
- India is poised to become one of OpenAI's biggest partners.
- Focus Areas for Partnership
- AI revolution, AI for countries program, applied AI in healthcare, education, public services
- Indian Strengths Highlighted
- Scale, adaptability, global outlook of companies and engineers, digital infrastructure, entrepreneurial energy, policy environment, talent pool
- Indian IT Services Market Forecast
- USD 40 billion by 2025