Read for 3 minutesNew DelhiFebruary 19, 2026 11:25 AM IST
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic at the India-AI Impact Summit. (Source: X/ANI)
India, the world’s largest democracy, can be a partner and leader in addressing the global security and economic risks of artificial intelligence (AI), Anthropic CEO Dario Amody said in his keynote speech on Thursday. India-AI Impact Summit.
Anthropic wants to work with India on “testing and evaluating models for safety and security risks” and share information with the Indian government to address the economic impacts of AI, Amodei said.
“India plays an absolutely central role in these questions and challenges, both on the opportunities side and on the risks side… On the risks side, India is the world’s largest democracy and can be a partner and leader in addressing the global security and economic risks of technology,” he said.
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Amody also said he was particularly concerned about “autonomous behavior of AI models, (and) the potential for abuse by individuals and governments.” The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Anthropic’s large language model Clad was used in a classified operation by the US Department of Defense to kidnap Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela.
“We want to work with India on the testing and evaluation of models for safety and security risks in the tradition started by many global and national AI security organizations around the world…Furthermore, we see a particularly strong opportunity to work with India in studying economic questions (around AI),” Amody said.
“As part of our Anthropic Economic Futures program and the Anthropic Economic Index, we publish statistical insights on how AI will impact jobs in the economy… We are excited to share this information with the Government of India, to make more of the impact of AI,” he said.
Soumyendra Barrick is a special correspondent with The Indian Express, specializing in the complex and evolving intersection of technology, policy and society. With over five years of newsroom experience, he has been a key voice in documenting how digital transformations impact the daily lives of Indian citizens. Areas of Expertise & Focus Barrick’s reporting examines the regulatory and human aspects of the tech world. His main areas of focus are: The Gig Economy: He extensively covers the rights and working conditions of gig workers in India. Tech Policy & Regulation: An Analysis of Policy Interventions Impacting Big Tech Companies and the Broader Digital Ecosystem. Digital Rights: Reporting on data privacy, internet freedom and the prevailing digital divide in India. Authenticity & On-Ground Reporting: Barrick is known for his immersive and data-driven approach to journalism. A notable example of his commitment to authentic storytelling is when he tiles a food delivery worker for over 12 hours. This investigative piece quantifies the meager revenues and physical toll involved in the profession, providing a verified, ground-level perspective often lacking in tech reporting. Personal Interests Outside the newsroom, Soumyarendra is a self-confessed horology (watches) enthusiast, follows Formula 1 racing closely and is an avid football fan. Find all articles by Soumyarendra Barik here. … read more
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