With PM Narendra Modi on stage at Bharat Mandapam, AI rivals Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic appeared visibly uncomfortable. At the Prime Minister’s request, both were expected to join hands with other leaders, but the two hesitated. Instead of a show of unity, they raised their fists, breaking the chain. The brief moment highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the tech leaders, drawing attention as the audience watched the awkward gesture unfold during the high-profile group photo.
Tension visible as Sam Altman and Dario Amodei avoid hand-hold at PM Modi event
