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ChatGPT maker OpenAI hires Pragya Misra as first employee in India, says Report

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

ChatGPT maker OpenAI hires Pragya Misra as first employee in India, says Report

OpenAI has hired Pragya Misra as the head of government relations and public policy in India. In her new role, Misra will oversee public policy affairs and forge partnerships in the country. Misra brings experience from her previous role as Director of Public Affairs at Truecaller, where she worked closely with government ministries and stakeholders. Her appointment comes at a crucial time as India focuses on AI regulation, with the upcoming Digital India Act expected to address challenges in the AI sector. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed the need for supportive regulations that promote AI integration in government services. OpenAI faces competition from Google, which is developing an AI model for the Indian market.

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OpenAI begins India hiring in bid to shape regulation early

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

OpenAI begins India hiring in bid to shape regulation early

OpenAI has hired its first employee in India, appointing Pragya Misra as the head of government relations. As the country votes in a new administration, Misra will navigate AI regulations in India, the world's most populous nation. OpenAI aims to push for favorable rules as governments globally consider regulating AI. With its large population and growing economy, India presents a significant growth opportunity for tech companies. OpenAI faces competition from Google, which is developing an AI model specifically for India to widen internet access across multiple languages. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has emphasized the importance of integrating AI technologies into government services.

India crucial for OpenAI’s global success: Pragya Misra

YourStory

YourStory · 7m ago

India crucial for OpenAI’s global success: Pragya Misra

OpenAI views India as crucial to its global success, recognizing the country's vast population and diversity. Pragya Misra, OpenAI's Public Policy & Partnership Lead for India, emphasized the importance of integrating local cultural and multilingual contexts. She highlighted efforts to expand AI accessibility, especially in education and healthcare. With Sam Altman's upcoming visit to India, OpenAI aims to support the Indian tech ecosystem, offering resources like API credits and mentoring to innovators using their models.

OpenAI's internal AI details stolen by hacker last year: Report

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OpenAI's internal AI details stolen by hacker last year: Report

A hacker gained access to the internal messaging systems of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI last year and stole details about its AI technologies' design, the NYT reported. The hacker reportedly stole details from an employee forum but didn't get into the systems where OpenAI houses its AI. OpenAI executives didn't consider the incident a national security threat, the report said.

Who is Pragya Misra? OpenAI's first India hire as head of government relations

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Who is Pragya Misra? OpenAI's first India hire as head of government relations

OpenAI has hired its first employee in India as it seeks to shape artificial intelligence regulations in the country. Pragya Mishra will serve as head of government relations at the firm, which is backed by Microsoft. With India being the world's most populous nation, its regulations will play a significant role in AI development. OpenAI faces stiff competition in India from the likes of Google, which is developing an AI model specifically for the country's linguistic diversity. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has emphasized the importance of integrating AI into government services and the need for proactive regulation.

Microsoft adds OpenAI to its list of competitors in AI & search

Inshorts · 1y ago

Microsoft adds OpenAI to its list of competitors in AI & search

Microsoft has named ChatGPT maker OpenAI as its competitor in the AI and search business. This is the first time Microsoft has called OpenAI a competitor in its annual report, which for years has included names like Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple. Microsoft has a long-term partnership with OpenAI and has reportedly invested around $13 billion in the startup.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI hires Nextdoor's Sarah Friar as CFO

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

ChatGPT maker OpenAI hires Nextdoor's Sarah Friar as CFO

Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has announced the appointment of Sarah Friar, former CEO of Nextdoor, as its first chief financial officer. Additionally, Kevin Weil, a former employee of Twitter and Instagram, will join OpenAI as the chief product officer.

NVIDIA's Huang delivers 1st DGX H200 AI supercomputer to OpenAI

Times Now · 1y ago

NVIDIA's Huang delivers 1st DGX H200 AI supercomputer to OpenAI

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang personally delivered the company's first DGX H200 AI supercomputer to ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. In a photo, Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and its President Greg Brockman can be seen with the supercomputer. Huang signed the supercomputer with the words "to advance AI, computing, and humanity". NVIDIA also donated an AI supercomputer to OpenAI in 2016.

Indian-origin Aaron Chatterji becomes OpenAI's 1st Chief Economist

Inshorts · 10m ago

Indian-origin Aaron Chatterji becomes OpenAI's 1st Chief Economist

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has appointed former White House official Aaron Chatterji as its first Chief Economist. "In this new role, Dr. Chatterji will lead research into how AI will influence economic growth and job creation," the firm said on Tuesday. The Indian-origin professor previously served as the chief economist of US Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden.

Match Group inks deal with OpenAI, says press release written by ChatGPT | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Match Group has announced an enterprise agreement with OpenAI, the maker of AI chatbot ChatGPT. The agreement includes over 1,000 enterprise licenses for Match Group, which owns popular dating apps such as Tinder, Match, OkCupid, and Hinge. Match Group plans to use AI technology to assist its employees with tasks like coding, design, analysis, and communication. The company will implement ChatGPT-4 and provide training to ensure responsible use of the technology. Match Group sees AI as crucial for improving user experiences and creating a safer environment for its users to connect in.

SoftBank India Elevates Sarthak Misra To Partner Role

Inc42 · 1y ago

SoftBank India Elevates Sarthak Misra To Partner Role

Sarthak Misra has been promoted to partner at SoftBank India. Previously an investment director at the firm, Misra joined SoftBank in 2019 and currently holds board positions at ecommerce unicorn Meesho and B2B online retailer OfBusiness. In his new role, Misra will report to Sumer Juneja, SoftBank's Managing Partner for India & EMEA. SoftBank is reportedly preparing to invest in Indian startups again after an 18-month dry spell and will resume signing deals with Indian startups shortly. The fair value of SoftBank India's investment portfolio stands at nearly $14bn, up 9% as of December 2023.

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