Highlighting India`s pivotal role in the global technological landscape, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday stated that the country is currently leading the world in AI adoption and is poised to become one of the largest markets for the technology. He said that India is not just participating in the Artificial Intelligence revolution but leading it. Speaking to ANI at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Altman expressed his optimism regarding the nation`s digital trajectory, noting that the work happening within India`s tech ecosystem is “amazing” and currently setting a global pace. He identified India as a primary driver of future innovation, suggesting the nation will wield a “huge amount of influence” over how the technology evolves globally. Addressing persistent concerns over automation, Altman acknowledged that while AI will definitely impact the job market, he remains confident in human adaptability. He emphasized that throughout history, technological shifts have consistently led to the discovery of new, more meaningful work. “It (AI) will definitely impact the job market, but we always find new things …