Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss strategies for developing an AI ecosystem in India, focusing on cost-effective models. Altman expressed willingness to collaborate with India, highlighting its rapid AI adoption. Vaishnaw emphasized India’s capacity for low-cost technological projects, urging startups to contribute innovative solutions.
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