The BRICS TimesAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The AI research and safety startup now plans to expand its operations in India. Amodei praised India’s tech ecosystem after the meeting.
Anthropic CEO Meets PM Modi
On Saturday, Dario Amodei, CEO of the AI startup Anthropic, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Anthropic is based in California, USA, and focuses on AI safety and research. The company is planning to expand its operations in India.
Meeting Shared on Social Media
Amodei shared details of the meeting on X (formerly Twitter), posting a photo of the interaction with the Prime Minister.
Discussion on AI Expansion in India
Amodei wrote that he discussed Anthropic’s expansion in India with PM Modi. Since June, the use of Claude Code in India has increased by 5 percent. He also praised the country’s innovation ecosystem.
AI Benefits in Education and Agriculture
Amodei highlighted in his post that India’s use of AI in education, healthcare, and agriculture will play a key role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
PM Modi Acknowledges the Meeting
Prime Minister Modi retweeted Amodei’s post, expressing his pleasure in meeting him. He noted that India’s tech ecosystem and talent are advancing AI, and welcomed Anthropic’s expansion in India.
Anthropic to Open Office in India
The Google-backed AI startup announced earlier this week that it will open its first office in India next year. Bengaluru, Karnataka, has been chosen as the location. India has around 1 billion internet users.
AI Market in India
Several AI players are active in India, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, and DeepSeek. These platforms have a growing user base in the country.
