In contrast with OpenAI, which follows a closed model, DeepSeek’s AI model discloses its full chain of reasoning in an open source model. Altman called DeepSeek’s R1 model “impressive” during a short thread on X.com early last week.

OpeniAI CEO Sam Altman admitted the company's goals have shifted in the wake of DeepSeek staking its claim to the AI industry in a recent Reddit AMA.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, reversed his stance on India’s AI advancements, asserting it should lead the AI revolution. He highlighted India’s importance as a market and praised the rapid growth and innovation seen in the country.

As part of his global tour, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in Delhi today for the company’s DevDay, joined by India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and OpenAI’s policy lead Pragya Misra. Altman underlined India’s significance in the global AI ecosystem, also calling it their second biggest market.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday said that the country is important for Artificial Intelligence and OpenAI, and added that India - with its full stack model - should be among the leaders of the AI revolution.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clarified his previous remarks regarding the development costs of advanced AI models during a fireside chat with India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. This marked Altman’s second visit to India,

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won met with Open AI founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman in Seoul on Tuesday, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), industry sources said.