A NEW ERA BEGINS; AI MUST POWER GOVERNANCE WITH A HUMAN TOUCH: ANDHRA PRADESH CM CHANDRABABU NAIDU

Chandrababu Naidu was addressing a workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies for Government Digital Transformation at the Secretariat Setting the tone for Andhra Pradesh’s digital future, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday (April 24, 2025) stated that the State is entering a new era of governance powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) — one that prioritises smart systems, human-centric solutions, and real-time delivery of services.

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Reflecting on Andhra Pradesh’s own journey, he noted that when he first initiated development efforts, the industrial landscape was sparse. However, since 1995, a wave of new industries has emerged, supported by second-generation reforms. These reforms have not only modernised the economy but also nurtured a vibrant ecosystem of second-generation entrepreneurs who are now steering Andhra Pradesh’s economic transformation.

Despite the transformative power of AI, Mr. Naidu stressed the importance of human empathy in governance. “Technology must solve people’s problems. It must have a human angle,” he said, adding that 75% of grievances are land-related, and digitization of land records — a project he initiated in Telangana — is a critical step forward.