- Centre: Google’s first Asia-Pacific Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC).
- Location: Hyderabad, India.
- Inauguration Date: June 18, 2025.
- Inaugurated By: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
- Significance for India: Solidifies India’s role in global cybersecurity and responsible AI development.
- Core Functions/Focus:
- Combating online fraud.
- Ensuring infrastructure safety.
- Developing AI-driven security solutions.
- Key AI-driven Security Solutions:
- Real-time scam alerts.
- SynthID watermarking (for digital content).
- Google’s History in Hyderabad: Operations since 2007.
- Commitment: User safety, job creation, and skilling.
- Strategic Alignment: Aligns with India’s AI transformation strategy and Telangana’s vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2035.