OpenAI collaborates with former Twitter India head Rishi Jaitly to navigate Indian AI policies

Jaitly served as head of the public-private partnership for Google in India from 2007 and 2009, before moving to Twitter (now X) in 2012.He was the company's first employee in the country, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Sam Altman's OpenAI is reportedly working with ex-Twitter India head Rishi Jaitly to help the ChatGPT developer, image credit: Reuters

OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is reportedly partnering with Rishi Jaitly, former head of Twitter India, to gain insights into India's AI policies and regulations. Jaitly, serving as a senior advisor, aims to facilitate discussions with the Indian government regarding AI policy, as reported by TechCrunch. The collaboration also includes OpenAI's initiative to establish a local team in India, though neither OpenAI nor Jaitly has officially commented on the matter.

Previously, Jaitly held positions such as the head of the public-private partnership for Google in India and the first employee of Twitter in the country. After leaving Twitter in 2016, he went on to co-found and become the CEO of Times Bridge, the global investment arm of The Times Group.

Anna Makanju, OpenAI's Vice President of Global Affairs, is scheduled to address the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit in Delhi next week. Despite not having an official presence in India, OpenAI is evidently making strides to engage with the country's dynamic tech landscape.

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Sam Altman, during his June visit to India, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the country's flourishing tech ecosystem. Altman expressed his enthusiasm for India's potential in AI and encouraged local startups to explore innovative avenues. His positive engagement was highlighted in a social media post, where he commended the remarkable conversations and meetings with individuals from the Prime Minister's Office.

(With input from IANS)

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