Google AI lab inaugurated at Vignan’s University in A.P

Key points

• A state-of-the-art Google AI Lab was inaugurated at Vignan University on Wednesday (June 4, 2026), making it the first university in Andhra Pradesh to establish such a facility in collaboration with Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise for Education.
• Speaking at the inauguration, Navisha Prabhakar, Regional Head – Education, Google Cloud, described the lab as the beginning of a transformative technological journey that will prepare students, researchers and faculty members for the rapidly evolving AI-driven future.
• AI is creating unprecedented opportunities across sectors such as healthcare, fintech, robotics, automation and engineering, she said and urged students to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
• Prabhakar said Google would support the Vignan students through research initiatives, industry collaborations and problem-based learning projects, enabling them to gain practical experience and become globally competitive professionals.
• Mallesu, CEO of Henotic Group, a Google partner organisation, said Vignan is the first university in Andhra Pradesh to...