Key takeaways
- OpenAI will host a developer conference in Bengaluru focused on AI safety in January.
- The event aims to engage Indian tech professionals and address governance models for artificial intelligence.
- OpenAI's VP emphasized India's critical role in global technology and AI development.
- The company is expanding its operations in India by hiring former X VP Rishi Jaitly.
- OpenAI seeks to ensure equitable distribution of AI benefits through international governance collaboration.
After hosting its first DevDay conference in November, OpenAI is gearing up to host a developer gathering in Bengaluru in January, focusing on engaging with Indian tech professionals to address safety concerns in artificial intelligence, as announced by a senior executive on December 12.
Anna Makanju, Vice President of Global Affairs at OpenAI, expressed excitement about the upcoming event, stating, "I am delighted to announce we will hold a developer gathering with our VP of engineering Srinivas Narayanan in Bengaluru in January with more to follow. Our plan is to convene developers here in India alongside OpenAI product leaders to address some of the most difficult safety challenges."
Emphasising the significance of India's talent pool and its role on the global stage in the field of technology, Makanju highlighted the importance of developing governance models for AI.
She stated, "We have learnt how important it is to develop governance models for AI. We have worked with the Biden Administration and G7... We must develop an international body to ensure that the most powerful technology is safe and the benefits of it are equally distributed," during her address at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in Delhi.
On similar lines, OpenAI is planning to expand its footprint in India by roping in Rishi Jaitly, former VP of Elon Musk’s X, as reported by TechCrunch. Jaitly will be working as a senior advisor and will be responsible for guiding the company to navigate India’s AI policy and regulatory landscape.
Though the news is not officially announced by OpenAI, he’s helping the team to set up an office in India. Interestingly, the development is said to have taken place soon after Altman’s inaugural trip to the country in June.
The GPAI summit inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 12, will feature international delegates participating in various sessions focused on AI. As part of the summit, the Indian government is actively working on a multi-country, consensus-based declaration on AI, specifically addressing strategies to mitigate risks and foster innovation.
