Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu in talks with YouTube to set up YouTube Academy in Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu held discussions on Tuesday with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and Google APAC Head Sanjay Gupta about establishing a YouTube Academy in Amaravati.

Other officials participating in the meeting included YouTube Vice President Leslie Miller, Google India MD for Government Affairs and Public Policy Sreenivasa Reddy, and Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.

Had a great interaction with Shri @ncbn garu and officials from @YouTube & @GoogleIndia. Exciting plans are underway for YouTube Academy in AP, centered on AI,content creation, and skill enhancement. Looking forward to our digital future under Shri @ncbn visionary leadership. pic.twitter.com/quKMd54Wcb

— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) August 7, 2024

CM Naidu shares update on X

"We discussed setting up a YouTube Academy in Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with local partners, to foster AI, content development, skill development and certification programmes. Furthermore, we explored avenues for providing technical support for the Media City initiative in our capital, Amaravati," the CM wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Delighted to connect with @YouTube Global CEO, Mr @nealmohan, and @Google APAC Head, Mr Sanjay Gupta online today. We discussed setting up a YouTube Academy in Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with local partners, to foster AI, content development, skill development and…

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) August 6, 2024

The proposed Academy aims to nurture talent in AI, content creation, and digital skills, while the Media City initiative is envisioned as a hub for media and entertainment industries.

Aiming to accelerate AP's technological advancement

The Andhra Pradesh government said that the virtual meeting was aimed to accelerate the state's technological advancement.

Notably, the discussions covered digital infrastructure enhancement, skill development, and leveraging technology for efficient governance, among other topics.

Thrilled to meet @YouTube CEO @nealmohan & @Google APAC Head Sanjay Gupta. Exciting plans ahead for a YouTube Academy in Andhra, focusing on AI, content creation, and skill enhancement. Also explored tech support for Amaravati’s Media City. Looking forward to our digital future! pic.twitter.com/DrQsA2fu8D

— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) August 6, 2024

Both Google and Andhra Pradesh will soon sign an MoU under the initiative "AI for Andhra Pradesh, Powered by Google."

"This comprehensive partnership will encompass AI applications in agriculture, healthcare, and sustainability, as well as skill development, startup ecosystems, AI workforce cultivation, MSME support through digital credit and AI-driven governance,” the state government said following a virtual meet between Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Google and YouTube leadership.