Sam Altman to Visit India Amidst Global AI Heavyweights Convergence in New Delhi
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Sam Altman to Visit India Amidst Global AI Heavyweights Convergence in New Delhi

  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to visit India in mid-February, his first trip in nearly a year.
  • His visit coincides with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, attracting top AI executives and policymakers.
  • Altman is expected to hold closed-door meetings and OpenAI will host an invitation-only event for VCs and industry executives.
  • The week will see other major AI events, including Anthropic's developers' day in Bengaluru and Nvidia's private event in New Delhi.
  • India is a crucial growth market for U.S. AI companies, with significant investments and OpenAI's hiring across major cities.

Why It Matters: Sam Altman's visit highlights India's growing strategic importance as a global hub for AI development and adoption.

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