Music legend AR Rahman recently met with Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, in San Francisco. The two had a thoughtful conversation about the future of creativity, technology, and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help Indian artists and solve long-term problems.
Sam Altman is one of the most important names in the tech world today. As the head of OpenAI, the company behind tools like ChatGPT, he is helping shape how AI is used in our daily lives.
AR Rahman, known worldwide for his Oscar-winning music, visited Sam Altman to talk about his new project called “Secret Mountain”, a virtual global band.
Rahman shared a photo from their meeting on Instagram and wrote, “It was a pleasure to meet @sama at his office. We discussed ‘Secret Mountain,’ our virtual global band, and how to empower Indian minds to use AI tools to solve generational challenges and lead the way forward.”
Rahman and Altman talked about how AI could support Indian creators and help bring out more talent from across the country. Their goal: to use AI in a way that brings positive change, not just in music, but in society.
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While Rahman explores the future with AI, he is also busy with his ‘Wonderment Tour’ across the United States. He recently performed in Takoma City, Washington, and his next show will be in Oakland.
After finishing his US leg, Rahman will return to India to perform in Hyderabad on November 8 at the famous Ramoji Film City.
Speaking about the upcoming Hyderabad concert, Rahman said: “There’s always been a special musical bond with Hyderabad. This concert is for those who still value the magic of live music. Every sound, every beat, tells a story. I hope to blend tradition and modernity, and celebrate the timeless power of music.”
Rahman is also working on an exciting film project, the musical score for ‘Ramayana’, a big-budget movie directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey.