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In the midst of ongoing discussions around the H-1B visa program, a controversial comment about AI and Indians has recently gone viral. The remark, shared on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that all notable AI companies are founded by "white Europeans," adding that while Indians can manage AI companies, they cannot start one.
The post quickly gained attention and was flagged by the online community, with many people pointing out that the claim was factually wrong. The post also mentioned Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of Perplexity AI, which led to a response from him.
The Community's Response:
The community notations on the post stated, “Perplexity was founded by Aravind Srinivas, an Indian. It has a valuation of over $8 billion and more than 15 million users. Abridge, another company, was founded by Dr. Shiv Rao, an Indian American, and it’s valued at $2.5 billion, serving 10,000 clinicians.”
Aravind Srinivas' Response:
Rather than launching into a long reply, Aravind Srinivas chose to share the viral post with a single emoji—a Face with Monocle. This emoji is used to show that someone is thoughtfully considering something, often with a sense of irony or skepticism, encouraging others to take a closer look.
— Aravind Srinivas (@AravSrinivas) December 26, 2024
Srinivas is the CEO and a co-founder of Perplexity AI, founded in 2022 alongside Johnny Ho, Denis Yarats, and Andy Konwinski. With a background as an AI researcher at OpenAI, Srinivas’ work has helped lead his company to a successful position in the AI industry.
Who is Aravind Srinivas?
Srinivas is a graduate of IIT Madras and began his career with internships at Google, DeepMind, and OpenAI. Along with his work at Perplexity AI, he is also an angel investor in several AI startups, further cementing his influence in the tech world.
His succinct, emoji-based response to the viral post highlights both the power of social media and the growing recognition of Indian talent in the tech industry.
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