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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google launches Google Safety Engineering Centre, India at Hyderabad
GSEC India to operationalise Google's Safety Charter for India's AI-led TransformationThe first GSEC in Asia-Pacific and fourth globally, brings together privacy engineering, cybersecurity, and responsible AI developmentStrategic partnerships with the Telangana government and academic institutions to strengthen India's digital safety ecosystem Hyderabad, June 18, 2025: Google today inaugurated its Google Safety Engineering Centre, India (GSEC India) in Hyderabad, the first such facility in the Asia-Pacific region and fourth globally. Telangana Chief Minister Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy inaugurated the facility along with the IT Minister Shri D. Sridhar Babu. It marks a pivotal milestone in the company's commitment to securing India's digital future. The inauguration follows the unveiling of Google's Safety Charter for India's AI-led Transformation in Delhi on 17th June. GSEC in India will serve as the operational heart where strategic commitments transform into tangible solutions; and represents a unique convergence of Google's global safety expertise, bringing together teams focused on privacy and security engineering, and advanced cybersecurity capabilities under one strategic umbrella to address India's distinct digital landscape. GSEC India will operationalise the three foundational pillars of Google's Safety Charter—keeping end users safe from online fraud and scams, strengthening cybersecurity for government and enterprise infrastructure, and building AI responsibly—while serving as a regional hub for developing solutions across the broader APAC region. Preeti Lobana , Country Manager and Vice President, Google India, said, " For India's digital engine to keep growing and powering its ambitious future, we must keep building trust in how users and enterprises access the digital landscape. With the inauguration of GSEC India today, we are bringing our global experience and expertise—from cutting-edge AI to foundational cybersecurity and user protection—to realize this commitment. Safety is a shared responsibility and this launch is a call for the entire ecosystem to come together and collaborate to make the entire chain stronger and smarter." Heather Adkins , Vice President of Engineering, Google Security, highlighted, "At Google, safety is built into everything we do, grounded in our 'secure by design, secure by default' philosophy. AI represents an inflection point for digital security - a force multiplier that narrows the gap between defenders and attackers, even eliminating it entirely in some cases . With GSEC India, we're situating these capabilities in India to serve its unique landscape and also be a lighthouse for our global security efforts.' Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana, emphasised, "The establishment of GSEC represents a pivotal moment in Telangana's journey toward becoming a global hub for cybersecurity innovation. This first-of-its-kind facility in the Asia-Pacific region affirms Hyderabad's crucial role in developing privacy, safety, and cyber-defence solutions for the next billion users, placing our state at the forefront of global digital safety efforts. With Telangana's GSDP projected to reach ₹16.5 lakh crore and IT/ITeS exports rising to ₹2.7 lakh crore, supporting over 9.5 lakh high-skill jobs, GSEC's presence will attract top-tier safety engineers and foster collaboration with academic institutions to tackle India's unique cybersecurity challenges while creating thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities." Shri D. Sridhar Babu, IT Minister, Telangana, stated, "The inauguration of GSEC India demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in building a secure digital infrastructure for our nation. This center will serve as a catalyst for innovation in cybersecurity, responsible AI development, and digital safety—areas critical to India's vision of becoming a global technology leader. We welcome Google's significant investment in Telangana's ecosystem and look forward to the transformative impact this facility will have on strengthening our state's position as a premier destination for cutting-edge technology research and development." Operationalising India's Digital Safety Blueprint GSEC India addresses India's rapidly evolving threat landscape—where APAC accounts for half of all global APT activity and India faces projected cybercrime losses of up to ₹20,000 crore by 2025—through a comprehensive, proactive approach combining AI-powered threat detection, ecosystem collaboration, and forward-looking policy measures. The facility will operationalise advanced AI and large language models (LLMs) to power real-time scam alerts on Android via Gemini Nano, strengthen Google Play Protect, and enhance fraud detection across Google Pay, Search, and Gmail. It will also tackle AI-driven deception through adversarial testing, AI-assisted red teaming, and tools like SynthID to watermark AI-generated content. GSEC India emphasises ecosystem collaboration and intelligence sharing via platforms like the Global Signals Exchange (GSE), supports education and user awareness initiatives tailored to India's scale and linguistic diversity, and advances research in areas like Post-Quantum Cryptography through partnerships such as its work with IIT-Madras. Building on a Strong Foundation in Telangana Google's nearly two-decade partnership with Telangana began with its first Indian office in Hyderabad in 2004—one of Google's largest base outside the U.S. This longstanding collaboration has driven impactful initiatives, including the AnthroKrishi project using AI for sustainable agriculture, traffic optimization systems with Hyderabad Police, and the launch of a Google Startup Hub to accelerate AI adoption. The partnership also extends to skill development through the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK), enabling access to Google's IT Support Certificates to prepare citizens for the digital economy, underscoring the state's commitment to leveraging technology for inclusive growth. Global hub for safety innovation GSEC India lies at the core of Google's mission to advance ethical and responsible AI development through rigorous model testing for safety and fairness, robust content policies, and user-focused transparency tools. As a regional innovation hub, the centre will lead the development of scalable safety solutions tailored to India's unique needs, while also supporting Google's global vision for a safer internet. Its strategic role includes close engagement with policymakers, partners, and customers across APAC, reinforcing India's position as a key driver in the region's digital transformation. The inauguration of GSEC India represents a transformative moment for digital safety in the Asia-Pacific region, combining Google's cutting-edge technology capabilities with India's fresher talent ecosystem to build a safer, more resilient digital future for billions of users worldwide.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
In Hyderabad, Google sets up its first safety engineering centre in Asia-Pacific region
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy Wednesday inaugurated global tech giant Google's first Safety Engineering Centre in the country in Hyderabad. It is also the first dedicated Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in the Asia-Pacific region and joins a select group of such facilities worldwide, the others being in Dublin, Munich, and Malaga. The high-tech cybersecurity hub, which is part of Google's largest campus outside the United States, will focus on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven research, advanced online safety tools, skill development, and is expected to create thousands of jobs. Speaking at the event, Reddy said the world has changed since Google was launched. 'Today, our lives are totally digital. Today, we are worried about privacy, safety and security. Our economy, our government and our lives are digital. If digital is safe, we will grow. I am proud Google will use the cybersecurity hub to develop advanced security and safety solutions,' the chief minister added. Confidently declaring that Telangana would be the most investment-friendly state for organisations worldwide, Reddy said, 'The first link you will find in your search is Hyderabad,' he added. IT Minister D Sridhar Babu, meanwhile, highlighted Telangana's role as a 'torchbearer for other states in 'Ethical Innovation',' asserting that it has become a 'magnet for global capital' and will stand as a 'model of inclusive digital governance.' He elaborated on Hyderabad's growing prominence, stating, 'Hyderabad is not just a city, it is the future.' He shared statistics, revealing that IT/IT-Enabled Services (ITES) exports from Hyderabad in 2024-25 were valued at Rs 2.68 lakh crore, creating 40,000 new IT jobs. He also noted that 7 out of the top 10 global tech giants operate in Hyderabad. Minister Babu expressed strong belief that the Google Safety Engineering Centre will elevate Hyderabad's IT sector to even greater heights and enhance the Hyderabad brand on the global stage. Google India's vice-president and country manager Preeti Lobana said the tech giant's work in India revolved around a clear set of goals. 'Firstly, helping businesses thrive and grow. Secondly, empowering India's AI transformation. Thirdly, reimagining our core products so that these are more helpful and people can achieve more and lastly, ensuring digital safety,' she said. Further, adding that trust is the bedrock of digital aspirations, she said that 'for the internet to truly serve as a force for good and for India and Indians to help realise the potential, safety and security cannot be an afterthought.' Arijit Sarkar, V-P, Google's global ads business, said the company was not just opening a new centre but a profound statement of its commitment to India's digital safety and the vital role it plays in global online presence. Adding why Google wanted to set up a GSEC in Hyderabad, he said, 'India's digital journey continues to be nothing short of remarkable, connecting millions of people, unlocking unprecedented connections, commerce and growth. As the nation continues to have its rapid digital ascent, it is essential that we create a safe, secure and trustworthy online set up.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google flags off its first APAC Google Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Tech giant Google unveiled its first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in the Asia Pacific region and its fourth globally after Munich, Dublin and Malaga in Spain, at Hyderabad on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Google said GSEC India will not just address the rapidly evolving threat landscape of India, which faces projected cybercrime losses of up to Rs 20,000 crore by 2025, but will also serve as a global hub of safety innovation by taking a comprehensive and proactive approach by combining AI-powered threat detection, ecosystem collaboration and forward looking policy measures. GSEC India will operationalise Google's safety charter for India's AI-led transformation and serve as the operational heart where strategic commitments will transform into tangible solutions, it added. The facility will operationalise advanced AI and large language models (LLMs) to power real-time scam alerts on Android via Gemini Nano, strengthen Google Play Protect, and enhance fraud detection across Google Pay, Search, and Gmail. It will also tackle AI-driven deception through adversarial testing, AI-assisted red teaming, and tools like SynthID to watermark AI-generated content, Google said, adding that it will focus on ecosystem collaboration and intelligence sharing via platforms like the Global Signals Exchange (GSE). GSEC India will also support education and user awareness initiatives tailored to India's scale and linguistic diversity, and will advance research in areas like Post-Quantum Cryptography through partnerships such as its work with IIT-Madras. "The India GSEC represents a unique convergence of Google's global safety expertise, bringing together teams focused on privacy and security engineering, and advanced cybersecurity capabilities under one strategic umbrella to address India's distinct digital landscape," it said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "GSEC India will operationalise the three foundational pillars of Google's Safety Charter—keeping end users safe from online fraud and scams, strengthening cybersecurity for government and enterprise infrastructure, and building AI responsibly—while serving as a regional hub for developing solutions across the broader APAC region, Google added. Inaugurating the GSEC, Telangana chief minister Anumula Revanth Reddy said it marks a pivotal moment in Telangana's journey to become a global cybersecurity innovation hub. 'This first-of-its-kind facility in the APAC region affirms Hyderabad's crucial role in developing privacy, safety and cyber-defence solutions for the next billion users, placing Telangana at the forefront of global digital safety efforts,' he said. The CM said with Telangana's GSDP projected to reach Rs 16.5 lakh crore and IT/ITeS exports rising to Ra 2.7 lakh crore, supporting over 9.5 lakh high skill jobs, the GSEC's presence will attract top tier safety engineering talent and foster collaboration with academic institutions to tackle India's unique cybersecurity challenges while creating thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities, Reddy added. IT & industries minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said GSEC India demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in building a secure digital infrastructure for the country and will have a transformative impact on strengthening Telangana's position as a premier destination for cutting-edge technology research and development. "It demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in building a secure digital infrastructure for our nation. This center will serve as a catalyst for innovation in cybersecurity, responsible AI development, and digital safety—areas critical to India's vision of becoming a global technology leader," he said. Heather Adkins, vice president of Engineering, Google Security, said GSEC India will serve as a global lighthouse for Google's digital safety and security efforts. "At Google, safety is built into everything we do, grounded in our 'secure by design, secure by default' philosophy. AI represents an inflection point for digital security - a force multiplier that narrows the gap between defenders and attackers, even eliminating it entirely in some cases . With GSEC India, we're situating these capabilities in India to serve its unique landscape and also be a lighthouse for our global security efforts,' she said. Google India country manager and VP Preeti Lobana stressed on the importance of the centre in building trust in how users and enterprises access the digital landscape and for India's digital engine to keep growing.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Google Safety Engineering Centre India inaugurated in Hyderabad
Tech major Google opened Google Safety Engineering Centre, India (GSEC India) in Hyderabad on Wednesday (June 18, 2025). A first such facility in the Asia-Pacific region and fourth globally of Google, the centre was inaugurated by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in the presence of IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, senior leadership of the company, government officials and others. The new GSEC is unique convergence of Google's global safety expertise, bringing together teams focused on privacy and security engineering, and advanced cybersecurity capabilities under one strategic umbrella to address India's distinct digital landscape. It will operationalise the three foundational pillars of Google's Safety Charter — keeping end users safe from online fraud and scams; strengthening cybersecurity for government and enterprise infrastructure, and building AI responsibly — while serving as a regional hub for developing solutions across the broader APAC region, the company said. Inaugurating the centre, Mr. Reddy sought to underscore how the facility assumes significance in the context of enhanced digital security becoming imperative amid more users. He said the facility builds on the strong ties Google has established with Hyderabad since it the company's first office was set up in the city in 2007. 'Google and Hyderabad are old friends' 'Google and Hyderabad are old friends. About 7,000 Googlers call Hyderabad their home,' the Chief Minister said, urging the company to support the State government's initiatives to economically empower women. His government has set out on making at least 1 crore millionaires and towards this initiated various schemes, including those related to public transportation and solar power generation. Mr. Reddy also sought to highlight how the setting of the GSEC in Hyderabad is in line with the growing popularity of the city and State as a preferred destination for investors. For global companies scouting for locations to invest, Telangana is an obvious choice and Hyderabad the first link, in the State, he declared. The State is pursuing a goal of becoming a $3 trillion economy by 2047 and towards this focussing on various growth boosters, including skill development of youth. Mr. Sridhar Babu said the new facility of Google will serve as a catalyst for innovation in cybersecurity, responsible AI development, and digital safety — areas critical to India's vision of becoming a global technology leader. 'We welcome Google's significant investment in Telangana's ecosystem and look forward to the transformative impact this facility will have on strengthening our State's position as a premier destination for cutting-edge technology research and development,' he said.
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Business Standard
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Why did Diamond Power Infrastructure share price fall 6% in upbeat market?
Diamond Power Infrastructure shares slipped 5.6 per cent in trade on Thursday, June 5, 2025, logging a day's low at ₹101.6 per share on BSE. The selling pressure on the counter came after the offer for sale (OFS) opened for non-retailer investors. According to the filing, promoters Monarch Infraparks and GSEC have proposed to sell up to 5.98 per cent stake in the company. In the past one year, Diamond Power Infra shares have gained 28 per cent as compared to Sensex's rise of around 9 per cent. At 9:32 AM, Diamond Power share price was trading 4.13 per cent lower at ₹103.25 per share on the BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.38 per cent at 81,302.96. The market capitalisation of the company stood at ₹5,440.98 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at ₹193.58 per share and the 52-week low of the stock was at ₹81 per share. Diamond Power Infrastructure OFS On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, after market hours, the company announced the OFS. The promoters have proposed to sell up to 2,10,00,000 shares of the company (representing 3.99 per cent of the total issued and paid-up equity share capital of the Company) which is the base offer size. Under the oversubscription option, they have proposed to sell up to 1,05,00,000 shares or 1.99 per cent stake. 3,15,00,000 shares or 5.98 per cent stake will collectively be referred to as 'Offer shares". The OFS window opened for non-retail investors today, June 5, 2025, and will open for retail investors on Friday, June 6, 2025. The floor price for the OFS is fixed at ₹95 per share which is around 12 per cent discount from previous close of ₹107.7 per share on BSE. What is an offer for sale or OFS? An Offer for Sale (OFS) is a method used by promoters or major shareholders of a listed company to sell their shares to the public through the stock exchange platform. About Diamond Power Infrastructure Diamond Power Infrastructure is an integrated power equipment manufacturer of power cables (HV, LV & EHV) and transmission towers. The company's laboratory pioneers new technologies in the sector that have led to innovations.
