HYDERABAD: Telangana is topping the charts nationally when it comes to interest in artificial intelligence (AI), according to the latest Google Trends search analytics. Alongside popular AI tools like ChatGPT, the state is also looking up for emerging technologies such as DeepSeek and alternatives like Claude and Perplexity.
An infographic posted on social media by Ashris Chowdhury, who runs India In Pixels, highlighted that between Nov 3, 2024, and Feb 3, Telangana showed the most interest in ChatGPT, followed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
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While youngsters use AI for everything from homework to complex real-life situations, experts attribute the interest to the long-standing tech inclination of Telugu people. They believe AI proficiency will soon become essential for better career prospects across industries.
“Though we should not break down India based on the north-south divide, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai have developed significant tech infrastructure over time,” said Jaideep Kewalramani, COO of TeamLease Edtech. He identified three levels of growing AI interest: leadership, first-rung users creating organizational impact, and general-purpose usage.
Surge in AI adoption in Hyderabad
The surge in AI adoption is particularly visible in Hyderabad’s tech ecosystem. Y Kiran Chandra, centre head for VISWAM.AI, pointed to the city’s robust community participation. “Last summer, 30,000 people attended AI internships. Hyderabad is hosting numerous AI conferences, and the govt recently held an AI summit,” he said. The city also achieved a milestone by releasing its first small language model in Jan.
The state’s leadership in AI adoption is no coincidence. Ajayreddy Kobireddygari, founder of AIspire Labs, attributes this to the region’s inherent tech affinity. “We have T-Hub and the Telangana AI Mission (T-AIM), aiming to make Telangana a leader in AI,” he explained. Kobireddygari emphasized that AI proficiency will soon be essential across all professional spheres.
The corporate world is already feeling the pressure. “There is significant pressure in boardrooms for defined AI strategies,” Kewalramani observed. “Organisations are either developing AI roadmaps or encouraging employees to bring their own AI solutions to the workplace.”
The state’s success in AI adoption is supported by strong institutional backing. “Community participation is key for the proliferation of AI,” said Chandra, highlighting the “huge community-driven initiatives brewing in Hyderabad.”
