OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has expanded its global presence by hiring its first employee in India, Pragya Misra, to lead public policy affairs and partnerships. This strategic move coincides with the election of a new administration in India, a critical time as the country is set to shape future regulations on artificial intelligence. Misra's role as the government relations head is expected to influence OpenAI's involvement in the regulatory landscape of the world's most populous nation. The hiring is part of OpenAI's efforts to shape regulations early in India.