Kerala's AI budget allocation criticised as insufficient amid growing competition from neighbouring states
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Kerala's AI budget allocation criticised as insufficient amid growing competition from neighbouring states

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Though CPM state secretary M V Govindan has been articulate about artificial intelligence, it seems that the Left government has not given much importance to the new technology. As per the budget announcements made by the finance minister, the state has allocated a total of Rs 517.64 crore to strengthen the IT sector focusing on AI. A national- level hackathon will be organised to encourage the development of Agentic AI system and Rs 1 crore is set aside for this,” the budget stated. According to IT experts, the state has to first formulate an AI policy focusing on promoting artificial intelligence parks, and startups. Whereas the Tamil Nadu government has taken steps to develop the state into an AI hub in the next five years.

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Telangana to Develop Net-Zero Future City
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Telangana to Develop Net-Zero Future City

Deccan Chronicle  

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AI democratization crucial for India’s global leadership, say experts at Mint AI Summit 2025
2 weeks, 4 days ago

AI democratization crucial for India’s global leadership, say experts at Mint AI Summit 2025

Live Mint  

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AI can propel Andhra Pradesh’s growth to achieve Swarnandhra Vision 2029 goals, say speakers at a conference
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Hindu  

Visakhapatnam Artificial Intelligence is one of the key technological trends that can propel Andhra Pradesh’s growth to achieve the goals of Swarnandhra Vision 2029. To achieve this, active participation of every stakeholder, from Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu to the student, is essential, according to the speakers and participants at a conference titled ‘Swarnandhra Vision 2029: Visakhapatnam Region Leading Growth …

Telangana pursuing bold vision, boundless ambition to shape into tech powerhouse: IT Minister
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Telangana pursuing bold vision, boundless ambition to shape into tech powerhouse: IT Minister

The Hindu  

Telangana is pursuing a bold vision to emerge as a technology powerhouse and top exporter of IT products and services from the country, Minister for IT and Industries D. Sridhar Babu said on Tuesday. “Our vision is bold and ambitions boundless,” he told the 32nd annual conference and awards programme of Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association with ‘AI & Beyond: Redefining …

Kerala govt. plans to develop State-owned AI engine for schools
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala govt. plans to develop State-owned AI engine for schools

The Hindu  

After imparting training to school teachers about the use and the inclusion of the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence in the Information and Communications Technology textbooks, the Kerala government is now planning to develop a State-owned AI engine for schools. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Saturday announced that an AI engine will be developed this year, under the leadership of …

Budget 2025: India allocates Rs 500 crore for AI Centres in Union Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: India allocates Rs 500 crore for AI Centres in Union Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister of India has announced to allocate Rs 500 crore for establishing Artificial Intelligence centres across the country as a part of the Union Budget 2025. Rs 500 Crore allocated for AI centres During her budget speech in Parliament, Sitharaman announced the establishment of five National Excellence Centres for skill development training. Additionally, the government will …

Microsoft partners with IndiaAI to train 5 lakh people on AI by 2026 | Details
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Microsoft partners with IndiaAI to train 5 lakh people on AI by 2026 | Details

India TV News  

Microsoft partners with IndiaAI: The government's artificial intelligence programme unit IndiaAI has partnered with technology giant Microsoft to train 5 lakh individuals, including students, educators, developers, government officials, and women entrepreneurs on AI by 2026. Microsoft India and South Asia President, Puneet Chandok told news agency PTI that the USD 3 billion investment announced by the company's Chairman and CEO …

TN to set up two million square feet facility catering to AI in Coimbatore: CM Stalin
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New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu government will be setting up a facility for artificial intelligence through a public-private partnership in Coimbatore, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Thursday. Delivering the inaugural address at the two-day Umagine TN 2025 IT Summit, Stalin said that the facility will be set up at 2 million square feet of IT Space, which belongs to the …

CM Revanth Will Launch AI City Soon: Minister Sridhar Babu
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CM Revanth Will Launch AI City Soon: Minister Sridhar Babu

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In addition to the proposed Future City, AI City and Pharma City, the Telangana government plans to establish Blockchain City and AI University, which will focus on quantum computing excellence, IT and industries minister D. Sridhar Babu said on Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of Centillion Networks and HC Robotics' new campus in Madhapur, Sridhar Babu revealed that Chief …

Seven AI initiatives among major upcoming announcements in Telangana
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Seven AI initiatives among major upcoming announcements in Telangana

The Hindu  

Telangana will witness some significant programmes and announcements in the industry sector in December, starting Sunday. The programmes are scheduled to be held as part of the ongoing Praja Palana–Praja Vijayotasavalu held to mark one year of the Congress government. Entertainment programmes on Sunday Multiple programmes have been planned along and around Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Sunday. As part …

New mission to make Tamil Nadu leading AI hub in five years
4 months, 2 weeks ago

New mission to make Tamil Nadu leading AI hub in five years

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The state government will be implementing the Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission to position the state as one of the leading AI hubs in the next five years. The TNAIM document is prepared by Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency in association with ELCOT, iTNT and ICT Academy, said Chief Minister MK Stalin, who will head the TNAIM and have members …

AP Embraces AI: CM Sets Path for Tech Hub
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AP Embraces AI: CM Sets Path for Tech Hub

Deccan Chronicle  

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Hiranandani Group firm Yotta to set up 25,000 GPU supercomputer in Hyderabad’s AI City
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hiranandani Group firm Yotta to set up 25,000 GPU supercomputer in Hyderabad’s AI City

The Hindu  

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Revanth Reddy reaffirms Telangana’s commitment to AI
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Revanth Reddy reaffirms Telangana’s commitment to AI

The Hindu  

A two-day Global AI Summit of the Telangana government got under way on September 5 with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reaffirming the State’s commitment to make most of the power of Artificial Intelligence and positioning Hyderabad as a future-ready city. In our city, we not only embrace future, but also create it,” he told the event in which the …

Hyderabad: Poised to be a leader in AI
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Poised to be a leader in AI

Deccan Chronicle  

In Telangana, AI is being used to overcome traditional agricultural challenges - by analysing crop data and soil conditions, AI provides personalized guidance to farmers, to maximize yield and get the best possible harvest. As the world eagerly delves into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, learning more while it harnesses AI’s potential, the Telangana Global AI Summit 2024 at …

Upskilling key to blunting impact of AI on jobs: Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Upskilling key to blunting impact of AI on jobs: Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu

The Hindu  

A two-day Global AI Summit, to be organised by Telangana government in Hyderabad from September 5, is set to serve as a forum for exchange of views on issues concerning Artificial Intelligence, seeking advice from global experts as well as getting inputs for the proposed AI City. The summit next month will set an example for other States even while …

Government to transform AP into a world-class AI hub, says Lokesh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Government to transform AP into a world-class AI hub, says Lokesh

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh disclosed that the state government's mission is to transform Andhra Pradesh into an Artificial Intelligence Hub. “As part of it, we will be establishing a prestigious global AI university in A P,” Lokesh emphasised on Wednesday while reviewing the performance of higher education departments in the state. The minister discussed the steps being …

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1 year ago

India’s AI leap: bridging the gap

Live Mint  

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What is IndiaAI Mission, announced by govt to ‘bolster’ country's AI ecosystem?
1 year ago

What is IndiaAI Mission, announced by govt to ‘bolster’ country's AI ecosystem?

Hindustan Times  

The government on Thursday announced the national-level IndiaAI Mission with a budget outlay of ₹10,371.92 crore. Here is all you need to know about IndiaAI Mission: The IndiaAI Mission has various components, namely IndiaAI Compute Capacity, IndiaAI Innovation Centre, IndiaAI Datasets Platform, IndiaAI Application Development Initiative, IndiaAI FutureSkills, IndiaAI Startup Financing, and Safe & Trusted AI. Under IndiaAI Compute Capacity, …

WEF partners with Karnataka govt to set up AI hub, will support startups through a global platform
1 year ago

WEF partners with Karnataka govt to set up AI hub, will support startups through a global platform

Firstpost  

The World Economic Forum has entered into a partnership with Karnataka government to set up a state-of-the-art AI centre, and position Karnataka as a global hub for AI startups. The new AI centre will be the WEF’s sole dedicated hub for AI in India The World Economic Forum has entered into a partnership with Karnataka government to set up a …

India Needs 10 Lakh AI Experts, Says Rajanna
1 year, 1 month ago

India Needs 10 Lakh AI Experts, Says Rajanna

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: India needs 10 lakh people trained in artificial intelligence by 2026 and the technology industry is making significant investments in this, said V. Rajanna, president, of technology, services, and software, TCS. Delivering the keynote address at the annual event of Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association here on Wednesday, he said Hyderabad was a pioneer in launching digital citizen services in …

Union Budget and navigating the AI path
1 year, 1 month ago

Union Budget and navigating the AI path

Live Mint  

In the Union Budget for fiscal year 2023-24, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the government's artificial intelligence plans, announcing three AI centres of excellence in top educational institutes. This initiative, aimed at realizing the 'Make AI in India' and 'Make AI Work for India' vision, was expected to see partnerships with industry leaders for interdisciplinary research and developing advanced applications …

India\'s AI Programme to Drive $1 Trillion Digital Economy by 2026: MoS Rajeev
1 year, 5 months ago

India\'s AI Programme to Drive $1 Trillion Digital Economy by 2026: MoS Rajeev

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The government is hopeful that India's artificial intelligence programme is likely to be a kinetic enabler for India to achieve the goal of a $1-trillion digital economy by 2026. “This is a deep, multi-year roadmap to make Indian AI work for being a kinetic enabler of the trillion dollar digital economy,” Chandrasekhar said. “Äpart from supporting the startup …

A word of caution about India and the AI wagon
1 year, 9 months ago

A word of caution about India and the AI wagon

The Hindu  

There has been a rise in warnings against Artificial Intelligence by technology leaders, researchers and experts, including Geoffrey Hinton, Elon Musk, Emad Mostaque, Cathy O’Neil, Stuart J. Russell, and many others. Both commercial and government players in India are already evolving from Big Data towards AI for better targeting, efficiency, profits, as well as ‘perceived and intended’ social welfare. Furthermore, …

India’s AI focus on problem solving for agriculture, health and smart cities
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s AI focus on problem solving for agriculture, health and smart cities

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget 2023 highlighted the government’s focus on building localised applications for artificial intelligence, announcing that the country will set up three new centres in top educational institutions with the intention of finding scalable solutions across sectors, including agriculture, health, and sustainable cities. “The three new planned, dedicated AI Centres of Excellence will help accelerate the adoption and mainstreaming …

Union Budget 2023 AI Nirmala Sitharaman Artificial Intelligence Make India Work
2 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2023 AI Nirmala Sitharaman Artificial Intelligence Make India Work

ABP News  

Artificial Intelligence is slowly taking over the world, and it appears that India is wholeheartedly looking to tap into the sector, with plans to set up "centres of excellence" to develop AI technology. Sitharaman announced that in order to help realise the vision of "Make AI In India and Make AI work for India," three centres of excellence for artificial …

Telangana gearing up for AI readiness to gain first-mover advantage: KT Rama Rao
5 years, 2 months ago

Telangana gearing up for AI readiness to gain first-mover advantage: KT Rama Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

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