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Government of Andhra Pradesh collaborates with IBM, BharatGen and NxtGen to scale impact from India’s AI
The Government of Andhra Pradesh today announced plans to collaborate with IBM (NYSE: IBM), BharatGen and NxtGen to support its vision for building a Swadeshi AI stack, a sovereign AI technology framework. This stack will enable citizen-centric AI solutions in Telugu and other regional languages while strengthening governance and service delivery across priority sectors

Andhra Pradesh Signs 7 AI-Focused Agreements To Transform Education & Skilling

Andhra Pradesh signed seven AI-focused agreements at the AI Impact Summit, partnering with IBM, UNICC, IIT Madras, NIELIT, WISER, and BharatGen to advance education, skilling, and school transformation. Initiatives include AI and quantum centres, talent hubs, AI tutors in schools, and a statewide AI Tech Hub to prepare students for the future.

UNICC to set up AI, quantum Centre of Excellence in Amaravati
The United Nations International Computing Centre will establish a Centre of Excellence for AI and quantum technologies at Amaravati Quantum Valley. The initiative, announced at the AI Impact Summit 2026, aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for secure and trusted AI deployment.

Karnataka bolsters investment in tech partnerships; signs two letters of intent at AI Impact Summit
The state department of electronics, information technology, biotechnology and science and technology has signed two letters of intent (LoIs) on Thursday on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit being held in New Delhi. One was signed with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) in Katowice, Poland, and the other was with the organisers of VivaTech, one of Europe’s leading startup and innovation events.

Karnataka: Kharge discusses with Austria & Cuba delegations on AI, Skilling

Karnataka is boosting its global tech ties. Officials met with Austrian and Cuban delegations to discuss AI, digital public infrastructure, and skilling. Bengaluru was recognised as a leading centre for digitisation and AI innovation. Cuba expressed interest in learning from Karnataka's ICT-led governance and workforce training.

Stalin inaugurates Phase 2 of Pinnacle Infotech Centre in Madurai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday inaugurated the Phase 2 of Global Engineering Centre of Excellence of Pinnacle Infotech here. The Chief Minister, on the occasion, also laid the foundation stone for a dedicated employee housing facility, Guidance, the state government-backed investment promotion agency, said.

Nemetschek Group Partners with TNSKILL to Train 2,200 Students in BIM

The Nemetschek Group, a global leader in software for digital transformation in the AEC/O and media industries, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TNSKILL Corporation (formerly Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation) to train 2,200 civil engineering students across Tamil Nadu in Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) Level 2, approved by Anna University.

Indonesia moots Hyderabad Jakarta technology skills development corridor with Telangana

Indonesia mooted the setting up of a Hyderabad–Jakarta Technology Skills Development Corridor, with an eye on enabling structured exchange of technological talent and closer digital cooperation with Telangana, Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu office said.

Sridhar hard-sells Telangana’s AI growth story to US investors

Telangana is emerging as a leading hub for AI-driven innovation, offering significant opportunities for US investors, said IT & Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu on Thursday. Addressing a round-table conference with representatives of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) in New Delhi, the minister highlighted state’s fast-growing AI ecosystem. The meeting was organised as part of India AI Impact Summit 2026.