AI Titans Clash: An Awkward Moment at India's Summit

At the India AI Impact Summit, a moment of confusion unfolded on stage involving Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. The two tech moguls, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other industry leaders, gathered for a group photograph during the event.

The photo-op took a humorous turn when Altman and Amodei hesitated amidst the flashes of cameras. Unsure whether to shake hands or throw arms up, they ended up with raised fists, a decision at odds with the hand-holding around them, provoking laughs and questions.

This awkward interaction highlighted the competitive yet cordial relationship between OpenAI and Anthropic, companies led by the former colleagues. With a history of differing views on AI development, Altman and Amodei continue to navigate the tech industry's dynamic landscape.