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OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the US

TechCrunch • Fri, 26 Jun 2026

The hire marks OpenAI's latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring.

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The hire marks OpenAI's latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring.

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