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Telangana is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform into India’s AI hub, starting with the introduction of an AI curriculum in government schools. Jayesh Ranjan, the state’s IT department’s special chief secretary, discussed the initial steps at the Global AI Summit, including developing parts of the curriculum in-house and forming collaborations to flesh out a detailed implementation plan.
The state announced partnerships through 26 MoUs with industry leaders like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon Web Services, alongside academic and nonprofit organizations. These collaborations aim to foster extensive AI training and research initiatives across various sectors.
Notably, Microsoft’s “Advantage Telangana” initiative will provide training in AI, digital productivity, and cybersecurity for over 130,000 individuals, ranging from school students to government officials. Additionally, a strategic partnership with NVIDIA will see 5,000 students from 200 institutions receive AI training through NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute, enhancing local expertise and research capabilities.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the summit, introducing ‘AI City’—a 200-acre development near Hyderabad dedicated to AI research and development. This hub is set to spearhead innovation and solidify Hyderabad’s readiness for AI advancements.
IT Minister D Sridhar Babu highlighted Telangana’s leadership in the AI revolution, noting the AI City’s potential to significantly boost the state’s economy and establish it as a technological leader. Plans are also underway for an AI school within AI City to nurture future talent.
Further boosting AI-driven companies, Telangana has secured a partnership with the World Trade Centre, Shamshabad, providing significant office space for burgeoning AI firms. Moreover, collaborations with entities like Amazon Web Services and NxtWave are set to enhance AI skills for over 100,000 students and professionals.
Jayesh Ranjan also mentioned the development of open AI datasets in Telugu to aid AI systems in understanding the local language, demonstrating the state’s holistic approach to integrating AI technology across different layers of society and industry.
