"artificial-intelligence"

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced the establishment of special degree colleges for minorities in 10 district headquarters. These institutions will focus on skill development and AI training to enhance employability.

Cloudflare will cut over 1,100 jobs globally as it restructures operations around rising AI adoption. The company said AI usage internally surged 600 per cent, prompting organisational changes focused on the “agentic AI era” rather than traditional cost-cutting or performance-based layoffs

BV Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, inaugurated a new academic block named after Ratan Tata, former Chairman of the Tata Group. Chief guest V Rajanna of TCS praised Tata’s ethical leadership and urged institutions to nurture talent with strong values.

Elon Musk testified against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging a shift from nonprofit goals to profit-driven motives. The case could impact AI governance, philanthropy norms, and competition in the global artificial intelligence sector

At Osmania University’s 109th Foundation Day, economist Mohan Guruswamy warned that unchecked adoption of Artificial Intelligence could weaken the public education sector. He criticised the rise of a "Social Elite" in private institutions where wealth overshadows merit, urging policymakers to safeguard meritocracy.

Axis Bank reported a slight reduction in its workforce at the close of FY26, attributing the decline to productivity gains from sustained technology investments. Managing Director Amitabh Chaudhry emphasised that the headcount optimisation reflects the bank’s long-term digital transformation strategy rather than targeted cuts.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are prepared for tech risks but warned about threats from Anthropic’s Mythos AI, with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology monitoring impacts and urging stronger safeguards

Kavion.ai, in collaboration with CBIT, hosted ‘AI 4 Impact,’ a four-day national-level hackathon and workshop in Hyderabad from April 15–18. The event featured a two-day workshop and a 30-hour hackathon, drawing over 280 participants from 15 institutions.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is emerging as a major hub for aerospace, defence and space sectors, with strong growth and exports. He invited US collaboration in technology, research and manufacturing during a meeting with a US delegation.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay released the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, pledging a mix of welfare schemes and technology-led governance. The party also aims to transform Tamil Nadu into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036.

EdTalkies has launched a teacher-centric AI platform that helps educators create lessons and assessments while supporting students beyond classrooms. The platform uses low-bandwidth and WhatsApp-based tools to ensure accessible and structured learning in diverse and resource-constrained environments.

Artificial Intelligence can help companies increase revenue from general trade sales channels by up to 20 per cent, according to a BCG report, by improving sales planning, execution and customer engagement through AI-powered tools and automation

The first quarter of 2026 has seen massive layoffs across global tech and multinational companies, with over 61,000 jobs lost worldwide, including thousands in India. Oracle led the cuts with 30,000 jobs, followed by Amazon, Dell, Block Inc., Epic Games, and Salesforce.

KT Rama Rao urged Indian youth to become job creators and emphasised upskilling amid the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence, while highlighting Hyderabad’s startup ecosystem and calling for innovation, entrepreneurship and stronger public-private partnerships.

In Houston, Indian-origin tech leader Mangala Kuppa was appointed CIO of the US Department of Labor, where she will lead IT strategy, digital transformation, and AI adoption initiatives across the department

A US congressional hearing highlighted future warfare driven by AI, cyber tools, and autonomous systems. Jason Crow and Frank Bradley stressed rapid adaptation, resource gaps, and growing global focus on technology-led, multi-domain military strategies influencing countries like India

Cyber criminals are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence to carry out sophisticated frauds through deepfake videos, scam calls and phishing attacks. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau officials warn people to verify financial schemes carefully as AI-driven cyber crimes continue to increase.

The University of Hyderabad has inaugurated a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Artificial Intelligence to train faculty members from undergraduate and professional colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

At the United Nations Security Council, US First Lady Melania Trump proposed a “single digital nation-state,” highlighting blockchain, AI and education’s role in peace. Presiding during America’s rotating presidency, she emphasised children, technology and global understanding amid geopolitical tensions

Shares of Block, Inc. surged over 20% after CEO Jack Dorsey announced 4,000 layoffs, citing artificial intelligence-driven efficiency. Investors welcomed the restructuring as the fintech firm reported strong quarterly profit growth