Claude's technical usage in India higher than rest of world
What's the story
Guillaume Princen, Global Head of start-ups and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Anthropic, has revealed that half of the usage of their AI tool, Claude, in India is for technical purposes. This includes tasks like user interface (UI) design, code debugging, and software development. The figure is much higher than the global average, where only 30% of Claude's usage is for such technical applications.
Market position
India is Anthropic's 2nd largest market after the US
India, which boasts the world's fourth-largest developer community, is Anthropic's second largest market after the United States. Princen said that around 33% of all Claude conversations take place in India. This shows the scale and reach of their services in the country. To further strengthen its presence, Anthropic plans to open an office in Bengaluru by Q1 2026.
Expansion plans
Anthropic plans to open an office in Bengaluru
The new office in Bengaluru will help Anthropic launch its key offerings faster and sooner to one of its largest markets. Princen said, "You'll see us see more of us. because we really want to have a local presence." He added that the company wants to be closer to its users and plans teams across the board for community support.