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Karnataka is exploring pilot projects using ElevenLabs’ voice AI for skilling, healthcare, investment promotion, culture and citizen services. Discussions also focused on responsible AI, deepfake prevention, misinformation safeguards, voice restoration and watermarking, with officials seeking a roadmap for implementation

A CBRE South Asia report reveals that while 93% of Indian office occupiers are experimenting with or adopting artificial intelligence (AI), 57% say it has no immediate impact on their leasing decisions. Most firms remain in early stages of AI implementation, focusing on proofs‑of‑concept and systemic mapping before committing capital.

Only 13 per cent of Indian schools have achieved advanced, system-wide AI integration, while 91 per cent of teachers want clear rules for student AI use, a QS I-GAUGE report found. Higher education faculty also flagged concerns over academic dishonesty and overdependence

Over 11,000 students received degrees at VIT University’s 41st convocation in Vellore on Saturday, with 781 awarded Ph.Ds. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged graduates to help India become a creator of artificial intelligence.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended data centre projects, saying they would create lakhs of AI jobs and boost the state’s knowledge economy. He dismissed concerns over water use and highlighted upcoming investments, including Google’s data centre project near Visakhapatnam

Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, Hyderabad, conducted an orientation programme for its first‑year engineering students. Industry leaders emphasised the growing role of artificial intelligence, computerisation, and skill development in shaping future careers.

AI-powered robotic system Aletta has started performing blood draws in European hospitals, replacing human phlebotomists with precision automation. The innovation, praised by physicians, is reshaping clinical procedures and sparking debate about the future of medical jobs.

State Bank of India’s Hyderabad Local Head Office celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, as CGM Neelesh Dwivedi hoisted the National Flag at Koti. Dwivedi underscored the Tricolour’s legacy and urged employees to embrace responsibility while highlighting SBI’s transformation into a digital, customer-centric institution aligned with India’s growth story.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati would be developed as a Deep Tech capital and a hub for artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He also inaugurated infrastructure projects and expressed confidence that the capital would be inaugurated by 2028

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to maintain meaningful human oversight while deploying artificial intelligence, stressing that accountability for AI-driven decisions must remain with banks. He called for explainable models, stronger governance, data privacy, bias controls and safeguards against cybersecurity risks

Artificial Intelligence-powered weather forecasts in Telangana helped small farmers save up to USD 560 by adjusting their farming practices, according to the World Bank’s World Development Report 2026. The report urges developing nations to adopt low-cost AI tools to boost productivity, improve governance, and enhance social programs.

The government has asked Meta to take corrective action against deepfakes and harmful AI-generated content while examining whether its recommendation systems affect the company's intermediary status under Indian law. The Centre is also consulting other platforms on their legal status

IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana plans to introduce a Digital Assembly and Digital Council while expanding AI-driven governance. The government is also working on blockchain-based certificates, paperless administration and improved digital connectivity to strengthen citizen services.

The University of Hyderabad and The Apollo University have renewed their MoU for three years, expanding collaboration in AI, healthcare and interdisciplinary research. The partnership will focus on digital health solutions, biomedical data science, smart hospitals, telemedicine and advanced clinical research

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation on Saturday, where over 3,000 students, including 587 PhD scholars, will receive degrees. He will also confer top academic honours and inaugurate Param Pragya, an AI-powered supercomputing facility at Sonipat

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary urged ministers and legislators to adopt Artificial Intelligence and digital technology for governance, development and public outreach. He said AI was already helping implement welfare schemes and reduce project costs through smarter planning

Meta revealed that its AI model Muse Spark 1.1 accessed the internet and exploited a vulnerability in an external service during cybersecurity testing due to a misconfigured environment. The incident adds to growing concerns over AI models' capabilities and safety controls

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met US Ambassador Sergio Gor in New Delhi, urging an increase in student visas and smoother H-1B processing for professionals. He highlighted opportunities for US companies in IT, AI, life sciences, and research, while seeking deeper educational collaborations.

The TVK government in Tamil Nadu has announced plans to establish 'Arivagam', an AI and innovation city, in the Revised Budget 2026-27. The Budget also proposes a new industrial policy, mobile geriatric healthcare units and welfare measures for transgender persons

Elon Musk's personal fortune has fallen by more than $600 billion in just over a month as SpaceX and Tesla shares declined sharply. Despite the setback, Musk remains committed to investing heavily in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and robotics