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AI-generated search answers can be factual, interpretive, constructive or strategic, requiring different ways to assess them. Users should identify the type of response, verify evidence, consider context and limitations, and seek qualified guidance when answers involve personal decisions or high stakes
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US President Donald Trump announced plans to form an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI Czar” to support the industry’s growth while addressing criminal and civil risks. The move comes amid rising US-China competition over artificial intelligence and concerns about AI-related national security threats
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Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar launched ‘SETU’, an AI-based smart kiosk at Mehdipatnam Police Station, as a pilot project. The system enables complaints in multiple languages, provides acknowledgements, tracks petitions digitally and helps senior officers monitor action.
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The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board has approved 10 IT and futuristic technology projects worth Rs 526.25 crore, according to an official release. The projects are expected to create 8,896 jobs, with developments planned in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Kadapa.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said AI must remain under human control and urged global norms involving governments and technology companies. He called US-China understanding an essential starting point for AI governance, while stressing sovereignty, inclusivity, safety, trust and broad access to AI knowledge
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BRICS offers significant opportunities for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade, digital payments and financial integration, experts said. They highlighted India-Russia economic ties, India’s growing AI capabilities, BRICS Pay and the potential for cross-border technology collaboration
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AI startup Anthropic has disclosed attempts by malicious actors to misuse its models for cyberattacks, surveillance, and biological weapons research. The company says it blocked these efforts and strengthened safeguards in its latest models.
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IIT Hyderabad has launched a four-week Applied AI Professional Certification Programme for working professionals. The September 2026 cohort will combine faculty-led sessions, online learning, hands-on assignments and project development to train participants in building and deploying AI applications
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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has compared artificial intelligence with the Industrial Revolution, saying AI is beginning to “erase” jobs requiring human thinking and creativity. He warned that technology could eventually replace both physical labour and the human mind.
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TCS subsidiary HyperVault has secured 264 acres in Hyderabad to develop a 1 GW AI data centre campus with an investment of up to Rs 70,000 crore. The project will use liquid-cooled infrastructure, green energy and create thousands of jobs
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao said data, AI and content sectors were poised for a golden era, stressing the need for companies to expand into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and create more opportunities for young talent.
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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged the Centre to adopt a unified national water security framework, proposing one plan for every village and town linked to a State asset register. Speaking at the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari summit in New Delhi, he highlighted Telangana’s achievements in water conservation and sought Central support for irrigation projects.
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The ISI is reportedly shifting its honey-trapping operations from Pakistan to smaller Indian towns, using AI-generated images and videos to target recruits and officials. Intelligence agencies face growing challenges, with recent reports indicating increased attempts to obtain sensitive defence information
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Kakatiya University has signed an MoU with Germany’s Reutlingen University to offer Telangana students international-standard higher education opportunities through a '3+2' master's programme. Twenty KU students will be selected annually to pursue advanced studies in Germany, enhancing academic and career prospects.
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Actress Shalini Pandey has condemned the circulation of a fake AI-generated video featuring her, calling it deeply disturbing. She urged fans and the public not to share, forward or download it and instead report the fabricated content immediately
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Osmania University hosted a national seminar on the impact of artificial intelligence on accounting education, with experts stressing curriculum reforms, improved teaching methods and modern assessment systems. Speakers said accounting graduates must develop technological, analytical, problem-solving and professional capabilities
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IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of IndiGo, has invested in Sarvam as part of its Series B funding round. The investment will support AI-led innovation across customer experience, employee productivity and operational workflows at IndiGo.
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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
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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.
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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
