# OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the US

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> **Published:** 2026-06-24T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** PRODUCT_LAUNCH  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [MIT Tech Review](https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/06/24/1139621/stripe-anthropic-and-openai-are-backing-an-effort-to-stop-respiratory-infections)  
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## Executive Summary
The hire marks OpenAI's latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring.

## Key Entities & Companies
- **OpenAI**
- **Anthropic**
- **Microsoft AI**
- **NVIDIA**

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
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