Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has described the recently concluded India AI Summit as 'extremely disorganised', recalling a viral stage moment involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Viral Stage Moment
Speaking at a tech conference, Dario recounted how PM Modi, during the summit, suddenly instructed the dignitaries on stage to 'hold hands'. The unexpected demand left many attendees and participants bewildered, with the moment quickly going viral on social media platforms.
Dario's Criticism
Dario did not mince words when sharing his experience. 'The summit was extremely disorganised. There was a lack of clear agenda and coordination. The sudden hand-holding directive from Prime Minister Modi was just one example of the chaos,' he said. He added that such high-profile events should be better managed to reflect India's technological ambitions.
Context of the Summit
The India AI Summit, held earlier this month, aimed to showcase the country's progress in artificial intelligence and attract global investments. However, logistical hiccups and unscripted moments have drawn criticism from some attendees. Sam Altman, who was also on stage during the viral moment, has not publicly commented on the incident.
Reactions
While some social media users found the hand-holding moment endearing, others echoed Dario's sentiments about disorganisation. The Indian government has yet to respond to the criticism. As AI continues to be a key focus area for India, industry leaders are calling for more structured and professional events in the future.
