OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, revealed that India has become a significant market for ChatGPT, boasting 100 million weekly active users, making it one of the largest user bases globally. Altman made this announcement ahead of an AI summit hosted by the Indian government.
Altman emphasized the rapid adoption of ChatGPT in India, attributing it to the country’s sizable young population and over a billion internet users, factors that are propelling OpenAI’s global expansion efforts. The establishment of an OpenAI office in New Delhi in 2025 and the introduction of a sub-$5 ChatGPT Go tier, later made free for Indian users, underscore the company’s tailored approach to the Indian market.
India now stands as the second-largest user base for ChatGPT, following the United States, showcasing the nation’s growing significance in OpenAI’s global strategy. Altman noted the substantial presence of student users in India, indicating a strong educational adoption of the AI tool.
India’s focus on integrating AI tools in educational settings is mirrored in initiatives by other tech giants like Google, which offered Indian students a free one-year subscription to its AI Pro plan. This trend underscores the pivotal role of students in driving the adoption of AI technologies in India and beyond.
Source: TechCrunch