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OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs Decline to Hold Hands at India AI Summit

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei visibly declined to hold hands during a group photo at the India AI Impact Summit on Thursday (February 19), even as other leaders on stage linked arms for the ceremonial shot.

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The incident involving the CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic at the India AI Impact Summit highlights the continued competitive dynamics and potential tensions between leading AI companies. While the refusal to participate in a symbolic gesture may seem trivial, it underscores the larger issues of collaboration and trust that are vital for addressing the existential risks posed by AI. The event brings to focus the necessity of cooperative international governance frameworks to manage the influence of major AI players in reducing catastrophic risks. The summit also serves as an indication of India's role in the global discourse on AI safety and policy.