🇮🇳 AI Opportunities in India: Sam Altman Spills Beans on Meeting PM Modi!
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, had a productive meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 8, characterized by enthusiasm and a mutual interest in artificial intelligence (AI).
This meeting holds significance as India prepares to regulate AI through the forthcoming Digital Indian Bill, which aims to replace the existing Information Technology (IT) Act. Interestingly, the government's approach to regulation differs from Altman's perspective.
During the Digital India Dialogues, Altman addressed questions and expressed his delight about the meeting. He praised the Prime Minister's enthusiasm and thoughtful consideration of AI's benefits. Altman further inquired about India's early and widespread adoption of ChatGPT, which has been a source of enjoyment and fascination for the OpenAI team. The Prime Minister provided insightful answers to these queries.
Altman mentioned that their discussion extended to the potential opportunities AI offers for India, as well as the topic of regulation. They explored the current and future prospects for the country, emphasizing the importance of global regulations to mitigate potential negative consequences. Overall, the meeting lasted for an hour and was deemed highly successful by the CEO of OpenAI.