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Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman Refuse to Hold Hands at Indian AI Summit for Narendra Modi

Australian Financial Review

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20 Feb 2026
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20 Feb 2026, 12:15 am

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Narendra Modi orchestrated a photo op with business and political leaders. Sam Altman and Dario Amodei weren’t keen.

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The article highlights a symbolic incident at India's AI Summit attended by prominent AI leaders, including Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Sam Altman of OpenAI, who declined to join hands for a photo op organized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This moment reflects underlying tensions in the competitive AI landscape rather than contributing new insights into policy or safety discussions. While the event underscores the global interest in AI diplomacy and international collaborations, it lacks depth on critical topics such as AI governance or safety frameworks. The coverage does not delve into substantial advancements in AI technologies or existential risks, focusing instead on interpersonal dynamics at a high-profile meeting.

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TechnologyAIPrint articleSaritha RaiFeb 20, 2026 – 10.32amOnce a rival, always a rival.As Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the busiest day of India’s AI Summit in New Delhi, he orchestrated a photo op with 13 other business and political leaders, all standing in a line and holding each other’s hands above their heads.Loading...BloombergSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreAIOpenAINarendra ModiAnthropicSuper BowlInstagramSam AltmanFetching latest articles