As India prepares to host the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has described the country as a potential full stack AI leader, highlighting its rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools and expanding user base.
His remarks come just ahead of the summit, which begins on February 16 at Bharat Mandapam, positioning India at the center of global AI conversations.
India Becomes OpenAI’s Second Largest Market Globally
Sam Altman, Chief Executive Officer of OpenAI, said India has emerged as the company’s second largest user base worldwide after the United States.According to Altman, India now accounts for 100 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, underlining the scale at which artificial intelligence is being adopted across the country. He also revealed that India has the largest number of student users globally on the platform.
India ranks fourth globally in the adoption of Prism, OpenAI’s free tool designed for scientific research and LaTeX based collaboration.
OpenAI Expands India Footprint With New Office and Training Initiatives
OpenAI has already taken concrete steps to deepen its engagement in the Indian market. Last year, the company opened its first office in Delhi and plans to further expand its footprint in the country this year.Altman stated that OpenAI is committed to building AI in India, with India, and for India. He emphasized that the company has made its tools available free of cost to ensure that access is not limited by income, education level, or familiarity with technology.
In a recent initiative, more than 200 nonprofit leaders across four Indian cities were trained to use ChatGPT to enhance their impact and operational efficiency.
New Partnerships With Government Likely
Altman is scheduled to visit India next week and indicated that new partnerships with the Government may be announced to widen access to AI and extend its benefits more broadly.His comments reflect growing collaboration between technology providers and public institutions as India accelerates its AI adoption strategy.
Three Pillars to Drive AI at the Grassroots
Altman outlined a three part strategy aimed at ensuring artificial intelligence reaches grassroots levels across the country.The first pillar is Access, which focuses on making AI tools available to everyone.
The second is Adoption, centered on integrating AI into schools, clinics, and small businesses.
The third is Agency, which aims to empower individuals with the confidence and skills needed to use AI effectively for decision making and innovation.
With India hosting the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 and emerging as a major AI adoption hub, the coming days are expected to further shape the country’s role in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem.
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