OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India AI Summit

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OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India AI Summit

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Thu, February 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM GMT+9

STORY: :: New Delhi, India / February 19, 2026:: OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei avoid holding hands in a group photo at the India AI Impact Summit:: Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO:: Dario Amodei, Anthropic CEO:: It comes less than two weeks after a Super Bowl ad clash, when Anthropic ran spots viewed as jabs at OpenAIThe public awkwardness underscores a rift that traces back years. Amodei co-founded Anthropic in 2021 after departing OpenAI, where he served as vice president of research, amid reported disagreements over AI safety priorities and Altman’s leadership style. The tensions have grown as both companies have ballooned in valuation.

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