OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, intends to host a developer gathering in Bengaluru come January, focusing on engaging Indian tech experts in discussions surrounding AI safety. Anna Makanju, OpenAI’s VP of Global Affairs, expressed enthusiasm about this initiative, stating, “I am delighted to announce we will hold a developer gathering with our VP of engineering Srinivas Narayanan in Bengaluru in January with more to follow.”
Makanju emphasized India’s significant talent pool and technological prowess on the global stage, underscoring the importance of establishing governance models for AI. She highlighted OpenAI’s collaborative efforts with the Biden Administration and G7, stressing the need for an international body to ensure the safety and equitable distribution of advanced technology.
Speaking at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in Delhi, Makanju highlighted the imperative nature of developing governance models for AI and establishing international oversight to ensure the responsible and equitable deployment of powerful technology. “We must develop an international body to ensure that the most powerful technology is safe and the benefits of it are equally distributed,” she added.
The GPAI summit, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focused on discussions around AI, with international delegates participating in sessions addressing risk mitigation and innovation promotion. Additionally, the event aimed to craft a consensus-based declaration on AI, aimed at addressing potential risks while fostering technological innovation.
India, taking over as the GPAI council chair from France in November, underscored its commitment to utilizing technology, especially AI, for societal welfare and ensuring equitable benefits globally. Prime Minister Modi reiterated this commitment, emphasizing the need for a regulatory framework to ensure the safety and trustworthiness of AI across nations.
