Sam Altman reveals what makes India different from US when it comes to AI
Follow UsOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shared why people in India are more optimistic about AI than those in the US.
Altman said the number of ChatGPT users in India is higher than in the US.
"Countries that are developing faster, where the economy is growing faster... are more welcoming of AI than more developed economies," he explained.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shared why people in India are more optimistic about AI than those in the United States. Speaking to Raj Shamani on his podcast, Altman said India has become ChatGPT’s biggest market in terms of users. He also noted that the number of ChatGPT users in India is higher than in the US. According to Altman, people in India are not just using AI for everyday tasks but are also finding new ways to build companies. He believes the country’s fast-growing economy is one of the reasons behind this positive attitude towards AI.
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During the conversation, Shamani pointed out that people in the US often appear more doubtful about AI, while Indians seem more optimistic about the technology. Altman agreed with this observation and said the difference could be because of the pace of economic growth.
“Countries that are developing faster, where the economy is growing faster… are more welcoming of AI than more developed economies,” he explained.
He added that developing countries often have a greater need for products and services. AI could help meet some of these needs, which may explain why people in India are more open to adopting it.
Altman also spoke about how Indians are using ChatGPT in creative ways. He shared an example of a young student in India who needed to raise money for his school. Despite having no previous fundraising experience, the student managed to complete the entire process using OpenAI’s tools.
Altman says AI offers a big opportunity for builders
The OpenAI CEO also spoke about the opportunities AI has created for entrepreneurs and people looking to start businesses. He said this could be one of the best times in history to build a company or develop new technology.
“I believe it is probably the best time in history to be able to build something, to make a new company,” Altman said.
He encouraged founders to explore ideas that may not seem obvious to everyone. According to him, some of the biggest opportunities come from understanding a technology before others recognise its potential.
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