OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauded India's enthusiastic adoption of AI, predicting it could become their largest market soon. He highlighted the nation's proactive integration of AI across various sectors, foreseeing significant societal and economic advancements. Altman emphasized India's shift towards becoming an AI producer, praising the entrepreneurial spirit driving innovation.
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