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Hans India
13 hours ago
- Science
- Hans India
DGP pats AP police for successfully conducting Hackathon
Vijayawada: The three-day AI4 Andhra Police Hackathon, a national-level programme held from June 27 to 29 concluded on Sunday at RVR & JC College of Engineering in Guntur. The Hackathon was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday and organised by the AP police in collaboration with knowledge partner 4SightsAI. Over 60 teams including IT companies, startups and academic institutions from India and abroad have participated in the event and showcased AI expertise. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta has distributed cash prize of Rs 10 lakh to the winners and congratulated for participation and achieving success. The DGP participating in the closing ceremony on Sunday congratulated the police official ands technical experts who made this event a grand success. He said the Hackathon is a start of long journery for AP police. He said Dr. Kolla Srinivas, and team transformed their campus overnight—new elevator, cutting-edge hackathon arena, and boundless hospitality. He further said the Tech-savvy officers like Raj Kumari, Fakkirappa, Malika Garg, Vakul, Tushar, and Kishore curated and refined eight deployable challenges and also all the members of Event management team. Harish Kumar Gupta also praised the local police stating that ther frontline officers and the newly formed Prism unit ensured uninterrupted support. He said every participant was a winner and felt India's enterprises have yet to embrace GenAI and Agentic AI at production scale; many may not even know these terms. He said the AP police has taken the uphill task and proved what is possible by successfully organising the Hackathon in Guntur.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu stresses AI's role in preventing crimes
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu underscored the vital role of technology in ensuring law and order, stating that peace and security are essential for investment and development. Speaking after inaugurating the 'AI 4 Andhra Police Hackathon' in Guntur on Friday, he urged the police to fully adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced tools for crime prevention and investigation. 'A State can prosper only when law and order are firmly under control. Technology must become a driving force in policing, making Andhra Pradesh a model for crime-free governance,' Naidu affirmed. The AI hackathon, jointly organised by the State police and four US-based AI firms, saw participation from over 160 teams focusing on AI solutions for policing. On the occasion, Naidu interacted with participants and stressed the need for technology-driven, data-backed policing, moving beyond traditional methods. 'We have introduced WhatsApp Governance for citizen services and are expanding CCTV and drone surveillance across the State,' he said, adding, 'The days of relying solely on traditional policing methods are over. It is encouraging to see AP Police recognising the importance of technology and organising this innovative event.' Pointing to the former minister YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case, Naidu said, 'There were many baseless allegations against me in connection with the case. I was targeted with defamatory slogans like 'blood history'. However, the truth came out through scientific investigation and digital tools like Google Takeout, used effectively by the CBI.' Issuing a warning to criminal elements, Naidu stated, 'Those involved in rowdyism, ganja trade, and crimes against women can expect the hammer to come down hard, with technology providing irrefutable evidence.' He further stated that his government will always encourage young people to join the technological revolution. 'Earlier, we promoted IT in Andhra Pradesh. Now, we are preparing to showcase Telugu talent globally through the upcoming Quantum Valley project. Just like the United States has Silicon Valley, Andhra Pradesh will soon be home to Quantum Valley. The world today demands: work locally, think globally, act globally. This is the direction we are moving towards,' Naidu stated. Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, and Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta were also present at the event.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
A.P. Police will make extensive use of AI for crime detection, prevention, says Naidu
The Andhra Pradesh Police will make extensive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enforcing law and order, prevent crimes, establish evidence, and reduce investigation time, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has said. Addressing a large gathering of senior IPS officers, students, and representatives from AI developing companies during 'AI 4 Andhra Police Hackathon' of the A.P. Police Department held at RVR&JC College, Guntur, on Friday, Mr. Naidu said it was the first-of-its-kind initiative in the country. He said 160 institutions applied for participation, out of which only 60 were selected for the hackathon. Based on use cases, the department would adopt new technology, to complement the existing drone surveillance, CCTV cameras, realtime governance and other initiatives, the Chief Minister said, adding development is possible only by ensuring law and order, and warned that there is no space for criminals in the State. 'We are going to show the strength of Telugu people to the world through AI and Quantum Valley,' Mr. Naidu said. Stating that Andhra's WhatsApp Governance is based on AI technology, he said all certificates will be issued on the platform from coming August. ''We are at the beginning of AI era, and students must focus on startup ideas,'' Mr. Naidu said. Referring to fears over loss of employment due to AI, the Chief Minister said there would be lot of opportunities for students in this technology. He suggested that RVR&JC management ensure hundred per cent placements while encouraging 30% of the students to develop startups. Citing former MP Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy murder case, he said that Google Takeout helped in establishing evidence, highlighting the adoption of technology by the police in investigation. Calling the Chief Minister a visionary who has been transforming governance by taking advantage of advanced technology, Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said Quantum Valley in Amaravati is going to be a reality in the near future. He said the Chief Minister introduced many e-governance initiatives in the past and is now focusing on AI and Quantum Technology. Mr. Naidu transformed Hyderabad into an IT hub and has now set his sights on turning Amaravati into a Quantum Valley, Mr. Pemmasani added. The Home Minister, Vangalapudi Anitha, said it is for the first time that a hackathon has been organised by the police in the country. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said the initiative will help reimagine the future of law enforcement through Generative AI and Agentic AI. More than 30 IPS officers closely worked with knowledge partner 4SightAI to identify and refine the most pressing challenges in policing. As a result, eight real-world, high-impact use cases were developed for direct deployment.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
CM Chandrababu Naidu to inaugurate Andhra Police Hackathon on June 27
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Police Department will host a national-level AI hackathon, 'AI4 Andhra Police Hackathon', from June 27 to 29, aiming to harness Artificial Intelligence for innovative policing and public service solutions. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is set to inaugurate the event at RVR & JC College of Engineering in Guntur on Friday. 'This hackathon aligns with the Chief Minister's vision to integrate cutting-edge technology into governance,' Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta affirmed, noting Naidu's pioneering efforts in transforming Cyberabad into a global tech hub. To be organised in collaboration with knowledge partner 4SightsAI, the event challenges participants to develop AI-driven tools to solve eight real-world policing problems curated by senior IPS officers. The solutions are expected to be scalable and practical, contributing to better law enforcement and public administration. Over 60 teams, including participants from startups, IT companies, and academic institutions from across India and abroad, have registered for the event. There is no entry fee, and accommodation will be provided. Top-performing teams will compete for a `10 lakh cash prize pool and receive certificates.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
AI4 Andhra Police Hackathon begins today in Guntur
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh police department said the AI4 Andhra Police Hackathon, a national-level initiative to harness artificial intelligence for innovative policing and public service solutions will be held between June 27–29 at R V R & J C College of Engineering in Guntur. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will launch the event at 3 pm on Friday. The event is being conducted in collaboration with knowledge partner 4SightsAI, with an aims of fostering innovation by challenging participants to address eight real-world policing problem statements curated by senior IPS officers. Over 60 teams from across India, including IT companies, startups, and academic institutions from India and abroad, have registered to participate. The hackathon has no entry fee, with accommodation provided to participants. Top-performing teams will compete for a Rs 10 lakh cash prize pool and receive certificates from the Andhra Pradesh police. An expert panel of IPS officers, IT professionals, and academic researchers will evaluate solutions. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said the hackathon is a strategic platform to develop scientific and practical AI solutions, reflecting Chief Minister's vision for technology-driven governance.
