Anthropic Opens India Office Amid Global AI Adoption and Economic Inequality Concerns

Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Amazon and Google, has opened its first office in India, where the country ranks second globally in usage of its Claude AI, primarily for software development tasks. While India shows strong adoption in coding and technical work, Anthropic's report warns that AI adoption is faster in wealthier countries, potentially widening economic disparities between rich and low-income nations. The company highlights both opportunities and challenges as AI reshapes various professional roles worldwide.