OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Plans February Visit to India Amid Legal Challenges

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to visit New Delhi on February 5, marking his first trip to India in two years amid increasing legal challenges for the company. During his visit, he may meet with government officials, although the schedule is still tentative. OpenAI is currently facing a lawsuit in India over copyright issues, initiated by news agency ANI, which alleges that the company used its content for AI training without compensation. The lawsuit has grown to include several media publishers and digital outlets. This visit comes as OpenAI faces heightened competition from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which has recently surpassed ChatGPT in app rankings. Altman's previous visit in 2023 included discussions with Prime Minister Modi on AI's potential to enhance India's tech ecosystem.