ChatGPT maker OpenAI confirms plans to open 1st India office

ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Friday confirmed plans to open its first India office in New Delhi later this year, alongside new data highlighting the rapid adoption of its tools in the country. 

Opening an office in India reflects OpenAI’s support for the government’s IndiaAI mission and commitment to partnering with the government to build “AI for India, with India,” the company said in a statement.

It will also allow OpenAI to better serve its users in India, including the millions of students, educators, professionals, and developers who use



OpenAI’s tools to learn, be more creative, and solve problems for themselves and others, the statement added.

“The level of excitement and opportunity for AI in India is incredible. India has all the ingredients to become a global leader in AI—amazing tech talent, a world-class developer ecosystem, and strong government support through the “IndiaAI Mission.” Opening our first office and building a local team is an important first step in our commitment to make advanced AI more accessible across the country and to build AI for India, and with India,” said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.