OpenAI CEO Clarifies India Comment, Disapproves Of Context: 5-point Story
CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, made headlines during his recent visit to India. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and talked about his viral AI tool, ChatGPT. Altman said he doesn't trust ChatGPT's answers. Altman made comments about India creating something like ChatGPT and received criticism for it. However, Altman clarified on Twitter that his words were taken out of context and he was asked the wrong question. Netizens have responded to his tweet with both positive and negative reactions.
1. The situation has been ongoing for some time. 2. There have been various events and incidents. 3. People have different opinions and reactions. 4. There is still uncertainty about what will happen next. 5. This is the complete summary of everything that has occurred.
Sam Altman On India's ChatGPT-like Tech
Sam Altman and Rajan Anandan were at an event in New Delhi. Rajan asked Sam how India could create something like ChatGPT. Rajan asked about creating AI models. He wondered if India could build foundational AI models.
He asked, "Where can a team of three intelligent Indian engineers with $10 million each actually build something significant?"
Sam said it's hard to build that in India. He used the word 'hopeless'.
The leader of OpenAI spoke. He said they'll tell you how it works. He thinks it's pointless to try to compete with them. Even if it's your job to try, it's still hopeless.
To The New Product
Anandan posted a part of the talk on Twitter. He wrote, "Thanks Sam for clearing the air. You said that it's a lost cause, but we'll still give it a shot." India's entrepreneurship for 5000 years has taught us to never look down on the Indian entrepreneur. We will make an effort.
Anandan didn't mind Altman's answer, but Twitter users didn't like it. People shared their opinions about Altman's statement on social media.
Some users commented that the reply was arrogant and that India would create a better version of ChatGPT. Another user said that Sama was both wrong and right. He was told it was hopeless when he started, but he built foundational models. Now he says it's hopeless as the incumbent, and it's up to us to prove him wrong. One user predicted that this will happen within the next two years.
To IT Job Crisis
Tech Mahindra CEO, CP Gurnani, responded to Sam Altman's statement as a challenge. He shared the video and said on Twitter, "Challenge accepted." OpenAI founder had said that Indian companies couldn't compete with them, but Tech Mahindra is taking it on.
"Sam Altman Clarifies"
OpenAI's CEO denied that his response to Gurnani's tweet was accurate. He stated that the question he was asked was not the right one.
He wrote on Twitter that the situation is being misunderstood. The question was about challenging with USD 10 million. He believes it won't be successful but he encourages them to try. He thinks the question is incorrect.
The CEO of OpenAI, in a tweet, said Indian startups can do something that's never been done before. They can create something new and unique. Only the builders can answer what that could be.
Altman Clarifies: Social Media Reacts
Altman's tweet got more than 400,000 impressions. Lots of people have replied to OpenAI's CEO's explanation. Some support Sam and say they get what he meant. But others still think what he said was wrong.
