AI push in Telangana governance: Departments to nominate officials for training; ‘AI champions' and ‘AI catalysts' to lead tech rollout
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Each department is expected to form an AI implementation team with a director or higher-ranking official designated as 'AI champion', and two officers as 'AI catalysts'. Once trained, these officials will deploy AI-based solutions within their respective departments.
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