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As PM Modi looked on, the two rivals, standing next to each other, appeared uncomfortable. At the Prime Minister's request -- along with other prominent leaders on stage -- they seemed reluctant to join hands. Eventually, instead of making a show of unity, the two raised their fists, breaking the chain.
Awkward moment caught on camera as Sam Altman, Dario Amodei refuse to hold hands at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 19, 2026 11:56 IST
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi on stage, AI’s long-running rivalry between OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei was once again laid bare when the two tech leaders hesitated to hold hands at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam.
As PM Modi looked on, the two rivals, standing next to each other, appeared uncomfortable. At the Prime Minister’s request -- along with other prominent leaders on stage -- they seemed reluctant to join hands. Eventually, instead of making a show of unity, the two raised their fists, breaking the chain.
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Published By:
Sayan Ganguly
Published On:
Feb 19, 2026
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