OpenAI founder Sam Altman recently visited India, with the country’s emerging technology market grabbing his attention. During his visit, Altman met with Indian Prime Minister Modi and other officials, as well as an old friend from his Stanford days who is now the CEO of MapmyIndia, Rohan Verma.
Altman and Verma were Stanford dormmates before Altman dropped out and went on to work on the mobile app Loopt. Verma shared a picture of their reunion on Twitter, expressing excitement about Altman’s recent work on ChatGPT.
In addition to discussing ChatGPT, Altman also talked about AI regulation and expressed interest in investing in emerging startups in India. He also acknowledged that he doesn’t fully trust the answers generated by ChatGPT.
Altman’s visit highlights India as a key player in the tech industry. As the market continues to grow, investors like Altman are looking to capitalize on the opportunities emerging in the country. The reunion between Altman and Verma serves as a reminder of the connections made in the tech industry and how they can continue to evolve over time.
