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At the UN's annual summit, world leaders will tackle AI governance amid growing concerns over risks like disinformation and pandemics. New UN bodies aim to guide global cooperation, but experts question their effectiveness in regulating fast-moving AI technologies

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Albania has appointed the world’s first AI-generated "minister," Diella, to oversee public tenders and ensure corruption-free governance. Prime Minister Edi Rama said the AI system will make public spending fully transparent as Albania pushes for EU membership.

FTCCI’s Ladies Wing is hosting a workshop on AI for women on September 12 at Red Hills. Led by experts from IBM and ISB, the event includes hands-on demos, GenAI and Agentic AI sessions, and case studies to enhance skills and career prospects

Hyderabad police detained two men for using AI tools in a criminal conspiracy involving harassment, stalking and extortion. The accused targeted a woman and her daughter, fabricated audio clips and circulated them online to defame BJYM leader PM Sai Prasad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a roadmap to strengthen the India-Singapore comprehensive strategic partnership. The leaders emphasized cooperation in digital technologies, financial innovation, and counterterrorism, while signing key agreements including one on digital asset innovation

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the beta version of “Adi Vaani,” India’s first AI-powered translator for tribal languages. Developed with IIT Delhi and other premier institutions, the initiative aims to preserve endangered tribal languages, facilitate real-time translation, and support education, digital literacy, and civic inclusion in tribal regions.

The UN General Assembly has established two new mechanisms — the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance — to foster international cooperation, anticipate AI risks, and guide policymaking for the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

At the inaugural session of the Telangana Science Congress–2025 held at Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, former DRDO Chairman Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy called on Indian youth to embrace innovation and global competition in emerging technologies such as AI, ML, cybersecurity, and quantum tech.

The Police Training Centre in Medchal hosted a special refresher course on Artificial Intelligence and digital investigation tools. Conducted by expert Nikeelu Gunda, the training aimed to equip officers with tech skills to combat cybercrime and enhance public communication

GHMC and Google have launched a pilot AI project to develop smart, tech-driven solutions for Hyderabad's civic challenges. The initiative aims to enhance citizen services through AI tools like chatbots, blockchain verification, and solid waste and traffic management systems

IHub-Data at IIIT Hyderabad has launched a 24-week Sunday training program in AI/ML for BTech students from AICTE-approved colleges. Starting September 28, the hands-on course blends theory and projects to build practical machine learning skills.

Dhruva Space will launch its first commercial space mission, LEAP-1, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in Q3 2025. The mission will carry AI and hyperspectral payloads, marking a key step from tech demos to global commercial satellite deployments by the Hyderabad-based company.

IIIT-Hyderabad students and faculty have developed an AI-powered tool that converts complex scientific research papers into easy-to-understand video summaries in 11 languages. The project, in partnership with Anusandhan NRF, aims to make science accessible to all learners

GITAM University conferred honorary doctorates on three distinguished individuals in recognition of their contributions: Arunachalam Muruganantham, popularly known as India’s ‘Pad Man’, nuclear scientist Dr B Venkatraman, and R Venkateswara Rao, founder and chairman of RVR Projects Private Limited.

It also has AIG Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, which will drive the integration of AI-powered solutions into everyday clinical practice, a press release said.

In Beijing, AI-powered humanoid robots played China's first autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches, impressing fans more than the nation’s men’s team. The event previewed the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, showcasing advanced robotics and AI development in sports simulations

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When checked on Downdetector, a website that tracks online service disruptions, there was a significant spike in outage reports for ChatGPT around 3:10 pm.

The veteran actor, who can be seen in the recently released theatrical film ‘Thug Life’, has shared his opinion on the technological advancements like Artificial Intelligence in cinema.