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Meta VP Sandhya Devanathan joins OpenAI to lead Asia-Pacific expansion

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Sandhya Devanathan, formerly Meta's vice president for India and Southeast Asia, is joining OpenAI to lead its operations in the Asia-Pacific region. Her appointment follows a recent trend of OpenAI expanding its presence in the region, with new offices and hires in key markets. Devanathan's move comes as Meta faces increased scrutiny from Indian authorities regarding online safety and content moderation issues. AI

IMPACT This move signals OpenAI's strategic expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, potentially increasing its market share and influence in key growth areas.

RANK_REASON Hiring of a senior executive from a major tech company to a leadership role at an AI company.

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Meta VP Sandhya Devanathan joins OpenAI to lead Asia-Pacific expansion

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jagmeet Singh ·

    Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India

    Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.

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