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We Asked ChatGPT to Rule the World. It Proposed 5 Laws, Then Dropped a Bombshell
We Asked ChatGPT to Rule the World. It Proposed 5 Laws, Then Dropped a Bombshell

What if ChatGPT ruled the world? From universal healthcare to holding billionaires accountable, discover the five laws it proposed and why it would su...

New model, who dis? Inside Big Tech’s AI marketing arms race
New model, who dis? Inside Big Tech’s AI marketing arms race

Every new AI model promises to be better. But as tech giants compete for enterprise wallets, is the relentless launch cycle becoming a marketing strat...

TV ad activity drops 8.6% amid BARC blackout; digital surges 24.5%
TV ad activity drops 8.6% amid BARC blackout; digital surges 24.5%

Data from TAM AdEx for July 1 to September 28, 2026, shows television’s advertising index falling to 91.4, against a year-earlier base of 100

NYT, Economist, AFP join SPUR coalition to curb unpaid AI use of publisher content
NYT, Economist, AFP join SPUR coalition to curb unpaid AI use of publisher content

The coalition now includes more than 80 publishers across over 20 countries and is developing technical standards to track how AI systems use journali...

AI can make 100 versions of an ad. Who checks version 63?
AI can make 100 versions of an ad. Who checks version 63?

Under new ASCI rules, every consumer-facing AI-generated variant must stand on its own, even if master creative was compliant - a practical problem fo...

From payments to media: What Razorpay’s ChatGPT ads play really changes
From payments to media: What Razorpay’s ChatGPT ads play really changes

Razorpay’s entry into ChatGPT Ads raises questions about the growing overlap between advertising, payments and commerce, and its implications for agen...

Why India is a stress test for agentic commerce
Why India is a stress test for agentic commerce

Agentic commerce promises to remove friction from shopping, but in a market where food, groceries and essentials already arrives in minutes, India may...

Vassilis Koutsoumpas joins OpenAI as Head of Strategy & Operations
Vassilis Koutsoumpas joins OpenAI as Head of Strategy & Operations

Previously, Koutsoumpas was associated with the General Secretariat of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic

Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Nvidia sign voluntary AI safety pact with Trump admin
Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Nvidia sign voluntary AI safety pact with Trump admin

The agreement calls on the participating companies to establish stronger internal controls and work with independent auditors to assess whether their...

Deepak Singh appointed Partner Director, India at OpenAI
Deepak Singh appointed Partner Director, India at OpenAI

Deepak Singh is a seasoned professional with over 23 years of ENT experience

OpenAI in talks with two more Indian publishers for partnerships
OpenAI in talks with two more Indian publishers for partnerships

Two more publisher partnerships are understood to be in the pipeline, signalling a potentially wider media strategy in India even as OpenAI remains ti...

The ad after the ad: Are brands now designing for the conversation?
The ad after the ad: Are brands now designing for the conversation?

As ads enter ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot, Indian creative leaders say the brief must plan for what a brand says after the ad ends

Will AI Really End the World, or Are We Being Sold Fear by the Doomsayers
Will AI Really End the World, or Are We Being Sold Fear by the Doomsayers

From rogue AI agents and cyberattacks to blackmail simulations and coding failures, real-world incidents test whether AI doomsday fears match the evid...

Mark Bambury joins OpenAI as Head of OpenAI EMEA, Ads
Mark Bambury joins OpenAI as Head of OpenAI EMEA, Ads

In his new role, Bambury will work with companies and agencies across the EMEA region

AI ad wars heat up as Google expands AI Max; OpenAI builds out ChatGPT Ads
AI ad wars heat up as Google expands AI Max; OpenAI builds out ChatGPT Ads

Google is preparing to retire its 15-year-old Dynamic Search Ads format as OpenAI expands its advertising suite, signalling a new phase in AI-powered...

OpenAI, Anthropic warn UN of AI risks, call for global cooperation on safety
OpenAI, Anthropic warn UN of AI risks, call for global cooperation on safety

AI industry leaders have urged governments to establish international safeguards as increasingly powerful systems raise concerns over human control, c...

Digital ad impressions rise 44% as ecommerce, software and services fuel growth: TAM AdEx
Digital ad impressions rise 44% as ecommerce, software and services fuel growth: TAM AdEx

The report also highlights the widening pool of advertisers that are present exclusively on digital rather than television

OpenAI’s TOI & IE deals spark wider interest among news publishers
OpenAI’s TOI & IE deals spark wider interest among news publishers

With the BCCL deal pegged at around $5 million a year and the Indian Express Group at about $3 million, several Indian publishers are exploring simila...

Doomer marketing: Why advertising AI apocalypse makes business boom
Doomer marketing: Why advertising AI apocalypse makes business boom

The modern AI industry is telling consumers that its own technology might be advancing impossibly fast; this is bringing consumers closer because desp...

Are AI platforms building advertising’s next walled gardens?
Are AI platforms building advertising’s next walled gardens?

As assistants begin combining intent, recommendations, advertising and commerce inside the same interface, conversational AI could add a new layer to...

Leadership Timeline
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Aug 2026 Latest

Brad Lightcap — Chief Operating Officer (departure)

Brad Lightcap is leaving OpenAI after eight years to start something new.

Jul 2025

Uday Ruddarraju — Chief Technology Officer, Compute (appointment)

Uday Ruddarraju elevated as the Chief Technology Officer, Compute at OpenAI.

Oct 2023

Yashita Jhurani — Policy Advisor (appointment)

Yashita Jhurani has been appointed as Policy Advisor for OpenAI in India.

Oct 2023

Yashita Jhurani — Policy Advisor (appointment)

Yashita Jhurani has been appointed as Policy Advisor for OpenAI in India.

Oct 2023

Dali Rajic — Chief Revenue Officer (appointment)

Dali Rajic will join as Chief Revenue Officer, leading OpenAI’s global revenue organisation.

Oct 2023

Dali Rajic — Chief Revenue Officer (appointment)

Dali Rajic will join as Chief Revenue Officer, leading OpenAI’s global revenue organisation.

Oct 2023

Brianne Herman — B2B Integrated Marketing Lead (appointment)

OpenAI appoints Brianne Herman as B2B Integrated Marketing Lead after her stint as Integrated Marketing Manager.

Oct 2023

Prabhjeet Singh — Managing Director for India (appointment)

Prabhjeet Singh joins OpenAI to lead the India business.

Oct 2023

Sandhya Devanathan — VP, SEA and Australia (appointment)

Sandhya Devanathan will be joining OpenAI as VP, SEA and Australia.

Oct 2023

Sandhya Devanathan — VP, SEA and Australia (appointment)

Sandhya Devanathan joins OpenAI as VP, SEA and Australia.

Campaigns, Awards & Events
Digital Advertising Growth 2026
Jan 2026
OpenAI followed Adobe Software India and Flipkart.com with 3% of digital ad impressions.
Teachers know more than you think
Oct 2023
A humorous new film that tackles students using ChatGPT to complete their homework.
ChatGPT Ads Launch in India
Sep 2023
OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT Ads in India, making it available to logged-in adults using ChatGPT's F...
ChatGPT Ads Launch in India
Sep 2023
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Ads in India, making the country one of the latest markets to access the company's ad...
ChatGPT Ads Launch in India
Aug 2023
OpenAI launched self-serve access through Ads Manager across India, marking a significant milestone for ChatGP...
ChatGPT Ads in India
Aug 2023
OpenAI began rolling out ChatGPT Ads in India, allowing brands to run campaigns through agency partners.
ChatGPT Ads Launch in India
Aug 2023
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Ads in India, showing clearly labelled sponsored cards beneath responses for logged-in...
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  • Ethical AI Governance. OpenAI proposed five laws for AI governance, emphasizing universal healthcare and accountability for billionaires, showcasing its focus on ethical implications of AI.
  • AI Safety Collaboration. OpenAI is part of a voluntary AI safety pact with major tech companies, highlighting its commitment to ensuring the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies.
  • Leadership Expansion. OpenAI has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Vassilis Koutsoumpas as Head of Strategy & Operations and Deepak Singh as Partner Director for India, indicating a strategic focus on operational excellence and regional growth.
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OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity.
OpenAI proposed five laws focusing on universal healthcare, accountability for billionaires, and other ethical considerations for AI.
Vassilis Koutsoumpas has been appointed as Head of Strategy & Operations, and Deepak Singh as Partner Director for India.
OpenAI is part of a voluntary agreement with other tech giants to establish stronger internal controls and work with independent auditors on AI systems.
OpenAI is part of a coalition developing technical standards to track how AI systems use journalism, reflecting its commitment to responsible AI practices.
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OpenAI has been actively engaging in discussions about the ethical implications of AI, proposing laws for its governance, while also expanding its leadership team with strategic appointments. The company is also part of a coalition aimed at establishing standards for AI's use of journalistic content, reflecting its commitment to responsible AI practices.

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Vassilis Koutsoumpas
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Partner Director, India
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