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Anthropic announced a new office in Bengaluru, enterprise partnerships, and the appointment of industry veteran Irina Ghose to lead local operations.
Amazon-backed Anthropic opened a new Bengaluru office and deepened its India push as CEO Dario Amodei praised the country's AI potential, even as the company faces Pentagon scrutiny over restrictions on Claude's military use.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said India has an “absolutely central role” in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026, he highlighted India's leadership potential in AI opportunities and risk management while announcing Anthropic's expansion in Bengaluru.