Sam Altman and the OpenAI crew are taking their tech ambitions to the heart of India, and they’re not playing around. Fresh off launching a budget-friendly ChatGPT plan, the company is setting up shop in New Delhi with big dreams of conquering the world’s second-largest internet market.

The Silicon Valley Invasion Continues

OpenAI isn’t just rolling out another corporate office - they’re making a strategic play that screams “we want a piece of the Indian tech ecosystem”. By hiring local talent like former Truecaller exec Pragya Misra and bringing on Twitter India’s Rishi Jaitly as an advisor, they’re signaling serious commitment.

Breaking Down Barriers

With a ChatGPT plan priced under $5, OpenAI is clearly trying to win over price-sensitive Indian users. Their game plan? Build features specifically for Indian users, host an Education Summit, and a Developer Day - all while navigating complex local challenges like copyright disputes with news agencies.

Global Ambitions, Local Flavor

Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is vibing with OpenAI’s vision, calling it a potential game-changer for digital innovation. And Altman? He’s all in, praising India’s “amazing tech talent” and “world-class developer ecosystem”. Classic Silicon Valley enthusiasm meets desi tech potential.