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Sam Altman: India Leads World in AI Adoption, Will Shape Global Future

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared India is leading the world in AI adoption and will be a major influence on the technology's global evolution. He addressed job market concerns by expressing confidence that AI will lead to the creation of new and better types of work. The announcement was made at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where a major strategic partnership between OpenAI, Tata Group, and Tata Consultancy Services was also unveiled. This collaboration aims to drive AI-powered innovation and build industry-specific solutions worldwide.

Key Points: Sam Altman Hails India as Global AI Leader at 2026 Summit

  • India leads global AI adoption
  • AI will create new, better jobs
  • OpenAI's 2nd largest user base is India
  • Tata Group & TCS announce OpenAI partnership
  • Focus on building industry-specific AI solutions
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AI Summit 2026: Sam Altman hails India as global AI leader, predicts "new and better" jobs

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says India leads world in AI adoption, predicts new jobs, and announces major partnership with Tata Group and TCS.

"It is amazing to be here, obviously the work happening in India and the adoption of AI is leading the world - Sam Altman"

New Delhi, February 19

Highlighting India's pivotal role in the global technological landscape, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday stated that the country is currently leading the world in AI adoption and is poised to become one of the largest markets for the technology.

He said that India is not just participating in the Artificial Intelligence revolution but leading it.

Speaking to ANI at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Altman expressed his optimism regarding the nation's digital trajectory, noting that the work happening within India's tech ecosystem is "amazing" and currently setting a global pace. He identified India as a primary driver of future innovation, suggesting the nation will wield a "huge amount of influence" over how the technology evolves globally.

Addressing persistent concerns over automation, Altman acknowledged that while AI will definitely impact the job market, he remains confident in human adaptability. He emphasized that throughout history, technological shifts have consistently led to the discovery of new, more meaningful work.

"It (AI) will definitely impact the job market, but we always find new things to do, and I have no doubt we will find lots of better ones this time," Altman stated.

Incidentally, OpenAI has seen its second-largest user base emerge from India. The company opened its first office in New Delhi last year

"It is amazing to be here, obviously the work happening in India and the adoption of AI is leading the world, and I can't wait to see what goes next," Altman told ANI.

Meanwhile, on the sidelines of the summit, the Tata Group, Tata Consultancy Services and OpenAI announced a multi-dimensional strategic partnership, that will drive AI-powered innovation across enterprise, consumer, and social sectors. This partnership spans multiple high-impact areas, including powering AI-led innovation across Tata Group companies, joint efforts to drive AI transformation across industries globally, and setting up AI infrastructure.

Building industry-specific Agentic AI solutions: Under this partnership, OpenAI, with its leading Agentic AI solutions, and TCS, with its contextual knowledge of industries and deep AI skills, will come together to build impactful industry-specific solutions.

Through this collaboration, TCS will help its customers accelerate AI-led transformation by deploying, integrating, and scaling OpenAI's advanced AI platforms worldwide.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very optimistic news! But I hope the "new and better jobs" prediction comes true for everyone. There's a lot of anxiety among entry-level coders and BPO employees about automation. We need strong government policies for reskilling, not just corporate partnerships.
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Rohit P
Second-largest user base for OpenAI! That's a massive statistic. It shows the curiosity and hunger for new tech among Indian youth. The challenge now is to move from being top users to becoming top creators of foundational AI models. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Working in Bangalore's tech scene, the energy is palpable. Altman is right about the pace. But "better jobs" needs definition. Will they be in India, or will the high-value R&D still be concentrated elsewhere? The TCS collaboration is a step in the right direction.
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Vikram M
Great praise, but actions matter more than words. We need to build our own sovereign AI infrastructure and not be overly dependent on foreign models. Partnerships are good, but where is our own Desi GPT? We have the brains for it.
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Kavya N
I'm excited about the industry-specific solutions for agriculture and healthcare mentioned. That's where AI can have a real, tangible impact for millions. Hope the focus stays on solving India's unique problems, not just serving global enterprise clients.

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