OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the U.S.
OpenAI has appointed former Uber India executive Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for India to oversee operations and growth in the region. This move is part of a broader strategy to expand the company's presence in its second-largest market through new offices and local partnerships.
Why it matters
India is becoming a critical battleground for global AI companies, and this leadership appointment signals OpenAI's intent to deepen its influence in the country's tech ecosystem.
OpenAI is making yet another big, visible bet on India. It has appointed former Uber India and South Asia president Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for the country to scale its presence in what it has called its second-largest market after the U.S.
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