The tie-up turns parts of Airtel’s network into programmable services, giving developers subscription-based access to infrastructure and performance data.
SoftBank CFO Yoshimitsu Goto told Nikkei Asia the group aims to become OpenAI’s largest shareholder and will not back rival model developers.
The information technology minister told Parliament that fake news and AI-generated deepfakes are a “serious threat” and said draft rules will mandate faster takedowns and clear labelling of synthetic media.
The talks center on a 500 MW data center lease and a tech-transfer pact that could anchor OpenAI’s models and agentic AI offerings directly in India.
The deal gives Tata Communications control of the US digital-experience firm as it looks to deepen global enterprise and media services.
