US-based AI company Anthropic has opened its first office in Bengaluru, India, as part of its strategic expansion in the region. The company plans to provide applied AI solutions to enterprise clients, digital startups, and local companies. Anthropic’s India revenue has already doubled since the expansion announcement last October. The Bengaluru office will be led by former Microsoft India executive Irina Ghose, who aims to recruit talent across various functions to bolster operations in the country.
India has emerged as the second-largest market for Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude, with a significant portion of local usage centered around computer-related tasks and software development. Educational and instructional applications account for 12% of Claude’s usage, benefiting organizations like Pratham and Central Square Foundation. Claude’s deployment in critical sectors such as judiciary, agriculture, and healthcare underscores its impact on underserved communities.
Anthropic’s India Managing Director, Irina Ghose, highlighted the country’s immense potential for democratizing responsible AI solutions. Leveraging India’s technical talent and digital infrastructure, the company aims to enhance lives through technology. Besides Bengaluru, Anthropic has a presence in Tokyo and is actively expanding its workforce in India across sales, management, and development roles.
Source: Inc42 Media