Tech Mahindra's CEO, CP Gurnani, has accepted the challenge posed by Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI).


The CEO of IT company Tech Mahindra, CP Gurnani, has agreed to the challenge presented by Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI. Altman recently stated that Indian companies cannot compete with their counterparts in Silicon Valley in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Currently, Sam Altman is on a tour of six countries, including India.

During a program, where Rajan Anandan, the former Google Vice President of Southeast Asia and India, asked Altman if India could develop artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT.

What did Rajan Anandan say?

During a program where Altman visited India, Rajan Anandan, the former Google Vice President of Southeast Asia and India, asked whether India could manufacture artificial intelligence devices like ChatGPT. Anandan inquired about the availability of a thriving ecosystem in India. He specifically focused on AI and wondered if there were places where Altman witnessed the creation of foundational models for Indian startups. Anandan wanted to know how to approach this and if it was time to start building a real team in India.

Here's how Altman responded:

When Anandan asked his question, Sam replied, "Let me explain to you how AI works, competing with us on the training infrastructure model is entirely futile, you shouldn't even attempt it. However, it's your job to try anything. I think it's very discouraging." In response to this, Tech Mahindra's CEO, CP Gurnani, tweeted Altman's answer and stated that they accept the challenge.n

In simpler terms:

When Anandan asked his question, Sam replied, "Let me tell you how AI works. Competing with us on the training infrastructure model is completely hopeless, and you shouldn't even try. However, it's your responsibility to make an effort. I find it very discouraging." In response, Tech Mahindra's CEO, CP Gurnani, tweeted Altman's response and said that they accept the challenge.