Anthropic CEO Opens Bengaluru Office as India Becomes Company's Second-Largest Market
Summary
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei opens a Bengaluru office as India becomes the AI company's second-largest market, with Claude app downloads jumping 48% and consumer spending skyrocketing 572% in September, while exploring partnerships with Reliance Industries and meeting Prime Minister Modi.
Key Points
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei visits India to establish a Bengaluru office and explore partnership opportunities with billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries
- India represents Anthropic's second-largest market after the US, with Claude app downloads increasing 48% year-over-year and consumer spending surging 572% in September
- Amodei meets with government officials including Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi while targeting developers and startups through the new Bengaluru office