Andhra Pradesh to train 1 lakh youth in AI, cybersecurity with IBM: Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a partnership with IBM to train one lakh youth in AI, cybersecurity and quantum computing over the next three to five years, aiming to build a future-ready technology workforce in the state
New Delhi(Amaravati): N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced a partnership with IBM to train one lakh youth in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and quantum computing.
Naidu said the initiative will provide industry-ready skills to learners, strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s emerging technology workforce.
The chief minister, who attended the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, said a letter of intent was signed earlier in the day with senior IBM officials.
“We’re partnering with IBM to train one lakh talented youngsters in Andhra Pradesh in AI, cybersecurity and quantum computing. Over the next three to five years, our learners will gain industry-aligned, future-ready skills and strengthen the state’s emerging tech workforce,” Naidu said in a post on X.
