OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is collaborating with Rishi Jaitly, former head of Twitter India, to navigate India's AI policies. TechCrunch reports Jaitly's role as a senior advisor, facilitating discussions between OpenAI and the government on AI policies.
There's a plan to establish a local OpenAI team in India, as mentioned in the report. Neither OpenAI nor Jaitly has officially commented on this. Jaitly's background includes roles at Google and Twitter in India, highlighted by his LinkedIn profile.
After leaving Twitter, he co-founded Times Bridge, linked to The Times Group. Anna Makanju, OpenAI's VP of global affairs, is scheduled to speak at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit in Delhi.
Although OpenAI lacks an official presence in India, Altman engaged with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing the nation's tech potential during his visit. Altman shared positive sentiments about the tech ecosystem and encouraged Indian startups to innovate and contribute globally.
Key Points:
1. OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, reportedly collaborates with Rishi Jaitly, former Twitter India head, aiming to gain insights into Indian AI policies and regulations for navigating the landscape effectively.
2. Jaitly serves as a senior advisor to OpenAI, facilitating discussions with the Indian government on AI policy matters, with a potential plan for OpenAI to establish a local team in India.
3. Both OpenAI and Jaitly have not officially commented on the reported collaboration, according to TechCrunch.
4. Jaitly's professional journey includes roles at Google in India and subsequently joining Twitter as its first employee in the country, followed by leading Times Bridge, the investment arm of The Times Group.
5. Anna Makanju, OpenAI's Vice President of Global Affairs, is slated to address the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit in Delhi.
6. Presently, OpenAI does not have an established presence in India, though discussions on India's tech landscape occurred during Altman's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June.
7. Altman shared positive sentiments after his interaction with PM Modi, expressing enthusiasm about India's tech potential and the possible benefits from AI advancements.
8. Altman encouraged Indian startups to explore and contribute innovative ideas to the global arena during his engagements at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi).
9. The collaboration between OpenAI and Jaitly indicates a concerted effort to understand and engage with Indian AI policies while exploring opportunities within the country's tech ecosystem.
10. Altman's discussions with PM Modi and engagements with Indian tech communities underscore OpenAI's interest in leveraging India's tech landscape for AI advancements and fostering innovation in the country.
(With Agency Inputs)
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