OpenAI, Meta Seek AI Partnership with Reliance—Big Price Cut for ...
Reliance Industries is in talks with OpenAI and Meta for a potential partnership to expand their artificial intelligence offerings in India. According to a report by The Information, Reliance discussed the possibility of selling OpenAI models to its enterprises through an application programming interface (API).
Reduced Subscription Price
To make AI services more accessible, Reliance and OpenAI are considering a substantial reduction in the subscription price of ChatGPT. The current price of $20 per month may be slashed by 75-85%, making the service more affordable for users in India.
Collaboration Details
The collaboration between Reliance Jio and OpenAI is primarily focused on the distribution of ChatGPT. The partnership aims to enhance AI offerings in the country and cater to a wider user base.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has emphasized the significance of the Indian market for the company. OpenAI witnessed a threefold increase in its user base last year, indicating a growing demand for AI solutions in the region.
Local Data Hosting
Reliance is also exploring the possibility of hosting and running OpenAI's models locally to ensure data security and compliance with local regulations. This initiative aims to protect the data of Indian customers and keep it within the country.
According to reports, Reliance is planning to establish a three-gigawatt data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to support the operations of Meta and OpenAI models. This mega-data center is expected to be one of the largest in the world, showcasing India's growing capabilities in the AI and technology sector.
Potential Partnerships
OpenAI executives have engaged in discussions with Reliance counterparts regarding potential product and sales partnerships. The collaboration envisions Reliance's business units, including Jio, playing a key role in distributing AI solutions to a diverse user base.
Meta, another tech giant, is also exploring similar partnership opportunities with Reliance, posing potential competition to OpenAI in the Indian market.
