Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday to explore strategies for establishing a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem in India, emphasizing affordable models. Altman showed a keen interest in collaborating with India, citing the country's swift adoption of AI technologies. Vaishnaw highlighted India's capability in executing low-cost technological initiatives, encouraging startups to propose innovative solutions. In a post on X after the meeting, Vaishnaw stated, "Had a fantastic discussion with Sam Altman regarding our strategy to create a complete AI stack, including GPUs, models, and applications. We’re eager to collaborate with India across all three areas. " **Poll** **What is your opinion on India’s AI collaboration with OpenAI?** - A Positive Step for Innovation and Startups - A Significant Move for Technological Advancement During their dialogue, Vaishnaw pointed out India’s potential for developing cost-effective AI solutions, making parallels with the country’s budget-friendly space missions. He remarked, "Our country successfully sent a mission to the Moon at a fraction of the cost of other nations. Why can't we develop an AI model that is much less expensive than what others are doing?Innovation will certainly drive down costs in applications across healthcare, education, agriculture, weather forecasting, disaster management, and transportation. " Vaishnaw also called upon the startup community to generate unique AI solutions, announcing the commencement of an open competition. "I urge the startup community to provide innovative solutions.

We’ll soon launch an open competition to identify new ideas; many problems can be addressed using the latest technology. Let’s leverage what we have to tackle these challenges, " he stated. **OpenAI Chief 'Open to Collaborate' with India** Vaishnaw mentioned that Altman was enthusiastic about partnering with India to develop cost-efficient AI tools. In New Delhi, the minister reiterated India's vision for a comprehensive AI ecosystem encompassing GPUs, models, and applications. In a private meeting with Indian tech entrepreneurs, Altman acknowledged India’s increasing significance to OpenAI. "India plays a crucial role in the AI landscape, and OpenAI views it as a key market, " he remarked, according to the Press Trust of India. "India should emerge as a leader in the AI revolution. " He praised India's rapid AI technology adoption: "It's remarkable to witness how the country has embraced technology, building a complete framework around it. " Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, OpenAI has been leading in AI advancements. Altman noted that India has become OpenAI’s second-largest market, with user numbers tripling over the past year. Vaishnaw emphasized India’s track record in executing affordable technological projects, using the recent moon mission as an example: "Our mission to the Moon cost significantly less than comparable missions by other nations. Why can't we develop an AI model that is similarly budget-friendly?" Altman expressed enthusiasm for Vaishnaw's vision: "I’m genuinely excited about the possibilities for collaboration. " Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to co-host an AI summit in France on February 10-11, with Altman expected to participate. Altman’s trip to India is part of a broader tour of Asia. Recently, OpenAI signed a partnership with South Korean tech leader Kakao amid rising competition from Chinese AI entity DeepSeek. **End of Article** **FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA**