Held at Bharat Mandapam, the summit saw Ranvir become the youngest person to address the prestigious gathering. Calling himself a “technologist,” he spoke about linking ancient Indian philosophies with modern Artificial Intelligence
During his address, Ranvir explained how India’s AI development approach differs from other nations and shared his use case of a recently released Indian AI model. He also spoke about driving AI literacy and contributing to India’s technological growth.
Ranvir’s appearance at the summit gave him the opportunity to interact with some of the biggest names in global technology, including:
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google Sam Altman of OpenAI Previously, he has also met: Tim Cook of Apple Marc Benioff António Guterres
Ranvir began coding at the age of three. By six, he became one of the youngest TEDx speakers globally, discussing technology and innovation. He has also earned recognition for building a prototype rocket concept for Mars exploration, reportedly acknowledged by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
In 2022, he won a gold medal as a “Super Presenter” in the Global Reading Challenge.
As AI continues to shape global discourse, Ranvir Sachdeva’s presence at the summit highlighted the growing involvement of young innovators in shaping the future of technology.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that Peter Steinberger, the creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw, is joining OpenAI as the company sharpens its focus on next-generation autonomous AI systems. Altman confirmed that OpenClaw will continue to operate as an open-source project under a foundation model, with OpenAI providing ongoing support.
OpenClaw, previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, was launched just last month by Steinberger and quickly gained momentum across social media and developer communities. Its rapid rise reflects the growing demand for AI agents capable of independently completing tasks, making decisions, and taking actions on behalf of users without constant human oversight. Businesses and consumers alike are increasingly experimenting with AI systems that can handle workflows, research, communication, and operational processes autonomously.
In a post on X, Altman said Steinberger would join OpenAI “to drive the next generation of personal agents,” describing him as “a genius with a lot of amazing ideas about the future of very smart agents interacting with each other to do very useful things for people.” Altman added that intelligent agents are expected to become core to OpenAI’s product offerings in the near future.
Although financial terms were not disclosed, the move underscores the intensifying competition for AI talent across the technology sector. Earlier this year, OpenAI acquired former Apple designer Jony Ive’s AI devices startup io for more than $6 billion. Technology giants including Meta and Google have also been investing billions to attract top AI researchers and developers.
OpenAI, most recently valued at $500 billion, faces mounting competition in the generative AI market, particularly from Anthropic. Anthropic’s Claude models have been gaining traction among enterprise clients, especially with tools such as Claude Code. The company recently introduced Claude Opus 4.6, which it says improves coding capabilities, sustains tasks for longer durations, and delivers higher-quality professional output. Anthropic was reportedly valued at $380 billion in a fundraising round earlier this week.
OpenClaw has also expanded quickly in China, where it can integrate with locally developed language models such as DeepSeek and be configured for use with domestic messaging platforms. Chinese search engine Baidu plans to offer users of its main smartphone application direct access to OpenClaw.
However, some researchers have expressed concerns about the openness of OpenClaw and the potential cybersecurity risks posed by highly customizable AI agents that users can modify extensively. As AI systems become more autonomous and interconnected, the balance between innovation, openness, and security is expected to remain a central issue in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape.
With Steinberger joining OpenAI and OpenClaw continuing as an open-source initiative, the company appears determined to strengthen its leadership in the emerging era of intelligent AI agents capable of operating with greater independence and collaboration.
