Anthropic CEO: India 'Absolutely Central' to Shaping AI Future at Delhi Summit

• Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated India has a "central role" in shaping AI opportunities and risks at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• Amodei highlighted India's potential as the world's largest democracy to lead in addressing AI's economic, societal, and security challenges.
• Anthropic opened a Bengaluru office and appointed Irina Ghose as Managing Director for India, signaling commitment to the country.
• The company also announced partnerships with major Indian enterprises, including Infosys.
• Amodei noted AI's potential for curing diseases and improving health, but also flagged concerns about misuse, autonomous behavior, and economic displacement.