“I admire Anthropic’s research-focused and safety-first approach to AI development, which resonates with my personal values. The individuals I’ve encountered are intelligent, mission-oriented, and genuinely honest – they produce exceptional products at remarkable speed,” Mohanty stated.
He mentioned that his responsibilities will involve forging partnerships with government entities, industry players, and civil society while establishing the company’s presence in the region.
Mohanty previously served as the lead writer for India’s AI governance guidelines and held a position at Google India from 2018 to 2022, where he managed privacy, platforms, and responsible AI initiatives.
“After just two weeks in a leading AI lab, I am increasingly convinced of this technology’s ability to dramatically enhance our lives. However, we must remain vigilant about the risks and proceed with care,” he added.
Anthropic, supported by investors like Amazon and Google, is recognized for its leading chatbot, Claude. Earlier this year, the AI firm appointed former Microsoft executive Irina Ghose as its Managing Director for India in January. By February, Anthropic had established its office in Bengaluru. This series of appointments coincides with a global race among AI companies to engage with a vast population and diverse use cases and languages to enhance AI’s interaction with humans.Also Read: How India’s digital personal data protection law shapes enterprise AI futures
First Published: Apr 10, 2026 12:11 PM IST
