GHMC partners with Google, wil launch GenAI- based Pilot Project
This initiative is part of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's vision to transform Hyderabad into a Gen AI-enabled city.
A virtual Google Meet was convened today evening to discuss the roadmap for this ambitious project.
The session was attended by *MA&UD Secretary Ilambarthi, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan, IT Additional Commissioner Anuraag Jayanthi and senior representatives from Google.
The GenAI (advanced to AI) pilot will explore futuristic, tech-driven solutions to common urban issues and focus on creating a responsive and intelligent city administration.
Speaking on the occasion, Karnan said 'This collaboration marks a milestone in GHMC's digital transformation journey'.
Once tested successfully, these AI tools will be scaled city-wide, enabling Hyderabad to serve as a national model for smart, tech-powered urban living, said the GHMC Commissioner.
This partnership with Google is not just a tech experiment but a step toward building a smarter, healthier, and more efficient Hyderabad for all citizens, Karnan added.
Key areas under Google's AI focus include: AI-Enabled Government and Citizen Services; GenAI-Powered Search Bar for Government Websites; Conversational Chatbots and AI Search Tools for Government Employees; AI-Based Citizen Enquiry Classification System; Blockchain-Enabled Verifiable Credentials for G2C Services; AI-Based Tender Evaluation System; Smart Parking Management Using AI; AI for Solid Waste Management Optimization; Automated Form Filling for Public Applications;Real-Time Tracking of Public Buses via Google Maps; AI-Driven Road Safety and Traffic Models;Google Cloud APIs for FHIR-Compliant Health Records ;Citywide Health Analytics Platform ;AI for Vector-Borne Disease Detection & Prevention ;AI Monitoring of Lake Dumping and C&D Waste and Manya'- An AI Assistant for ASHA Workers.
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