Samsung Launches Innovation Campus 2026 in Karnataka to Train 2,000 Youth in AI Skills

• Launched in presence of Shri Basavaraj Rayareddy, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka at Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Industry and Commerce (FKCCI)
• Participants will receive industry-relevant AI education, hands-on training, expert mentoring and practical learning opportunities
• Karnataka programme contributes to Samsung’s commitment to empower 20,000 youth across 10 states through Samsung Innovation Campus 2026

Samsung India today announced the launch of Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) 2026 in Karnataka to train 2000 youth with industry-relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills. The launch of the flagship global education and skilling programme was attended by Shri Basavaraj Rayareddy, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, as Chief Guest along with senior academicians from Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru.

Launched in partnership with Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, the programme supports Karnataka’s ambition to build an AI-native ecosystem by expanding access to practical AI education and helping develop a future-ready technology workforce. In Karnataka, the programme has trained over 3000 people to date.

About Samsung Innovation Campus

Samsung Innovation Campus is a global education programme that empowers young people with skills for emerging technology careers. Now in its fourth year in India, SIC provides youth aged 18–25 with hands-on AI training, enabling participants to apply their learning to practical challenges while strengthening their career readiness.

The Karnataka launch comes as the state strengthens its focus on AI-led innovation. Samsung’s commitment to train 2,000 youth in the state this year will bring industry-relevant AI learning closer to aspiring students and contribute to the development of Karnataka’s technology talent pool. The initiative forms part of Samsung’s broader commitment to empower 20,000 youth across 10 states through SIC 2026.

Shubham Mukherjee, Head, Corporate Communications & CSR, Samsung South West Asia, said: "India has one of the world’s largest pools of young talent, and the opportunity before us is to equip this generation with the skills to shape an increasingly AI-driven economy. As technology transforms industries and creates new possibilities, building future-ready capabilities at scale will be critical to India’s next phase of growth. Through Samsung Innovation Campus, we want to help expand access to emerging technology skills and enable young people to become active contributors to India’s innovation economy. As Samsung marks 30 years in India, investing in the potential of young Indians remains an important part of our commitment to the country."

Shri Basavaraj Rayareddy, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, said: "With Artificial Intelligence transforming industries and creating new opportunities, developing a strong pool of skilled young talent will be critical to Karnataka’s continued leadership in technology and innovation. Samsung Innovation Campus complements the state’s efforts to build an AI-native ecosystem by giving youth access to practical, industry-relevant learning. Such collaborations between academia and industry can equip our students with the capabilities they need to participate meaningfully in the opportunities being created by emerging technologies."

Strengthening India’s Future AI Talent

SIC 2026 is being implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC). The programme focuses on industry-relevant AI and Generative AI education through structured learning, practical application and mentorship.

In 2025, SIC trained more than 20,000 participants across India, with women accounting for 48% of participation. The 2026 edition builds on this foundation by extending advanced technology education to more young people and helping develop skills relevant to India’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Guided by its global CSR vision, “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People,” Samsung India focuses its citizenship initiatives on Smart Education and Skilling Youth, providing young people with access to knowledge, skills and opportunities that can help them shape their future.

SIC forms part of Samsung’s wider efforts to strengthen India’s skilling and innovation ecosystem. Alongside Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, which enables young people to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges, and Samsung DOST, which builds industry-ready skills for sales and technical service roles, the programme reflects Samsung’s long-term commitment to empowering India’s next generation through education, skills and technology.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at Samsung Certified Re-Newed Brings Galaxy S26 Series to More Customers

AWS Launches 5 New AI Certifications to Boost Careers and Salaries Worldwide

AWS has launched five new AI certifications—including the flagship AWS Certified AI Business Strategist—that can boost salaries by up to 47% across IT, sales, marketing, and finance roles. These credentials validate skills from foundational AI literacy to advanced generative AI development, positioning professionals to lead in the rapidly evolving cloud and AI job market.

AWS’s latest credential, the Certified AI Business Strategist, equips organizations to identify leaders who can assess AI investments, enforce governance, and drive adoption from pilot projects to enterprise scale. Registration for the beta exam opens September 1, 2026.

Why These Certifications Matter

• Salary Impact: Certified professionals earn 42–47% higher pay across multiple industries.
  
  
• Industry Demand: Organizations struggle with AI deployment, governance, and scaling—skills these certifications directly address.
  
  
• Accessibility: Free and low-cost training via AWS Skill Builder makes entry possible for students, business leaders, and technical specialists.
  
  

Overview of AWS AI Certifications

Certification	Focus Area	Target Audience
AWS Certified AI Business Strategist	AI adoption, governance, scaling	Business leaders, consultants, program managers
AWS Certified AI Practitioner	AI/ML concepts, generative AI literacy	Non-IT professionals, entry-level IT
AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate	Deploying, scaling, monitoring AI models	ML engineers, IT specialists
AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate	Data pipelines, modeling, infrastructure	Data engineers, technical leaders
AWS Certified Generative AI Developer – Professional	Enterprise-grade generative AI apps	Advanced developers, AI architects

Key Benefits

• Career Growth: Certifications validate expertise across business strategy, technical engineering, and generative AI innovation.
  
  
• Cross-Functional Relevance: Useful for sales, marketing, HR, finance, not just IT.
  
  
• Enterprise Readiness: Helps organizations identify professionals capable of moving AI from pilot to production.
  

Training Resources

• AWS Skill Builder: Over 330 free and subscription-based courses on AI, ML, and generative AI.
  
  
• Exam Prep Plans: Practice exams and scenario-based questions tailored to each certification.
  
  
• AWS Cloud Institute: Structured virtual program to become a cloud developer in 9 months.
  
  

Risks & Considerations

• Certification ≠ Guaranteed Job: While salaries rise, success depends on real-world application of skills.
  
  
• Rapid Tech Evolution: AI tools evolve quickly; certifications must be paired with continuous learning.
  
  
• Global Competition: With AWS offering worldwide access, professionals face intense competition for top roles.
  

Takeaway

For professionals in India and globally, AWS’s AI certifications are a strategic investment. Whether you’re a business strategist, data engineer, or developer, these credentials can accelerate career growth, increase earning potential, and position you at the forefront of AI adoption.

ConveGenius Partners with Bihar Government to Build Atmanirbhar AI Stack

AI-powered education and upskilling infrastructure provider ConveGenius.AI today said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Information Technology, Government of Bihar, to build Bihar’s Atmanirbhar AI infrastructure – marking a key step in India’s sovereign AI journey.

The MoU was signed today in Patna in the presence of Shri Nitish Mishra, Honourable Minister of IT, Government of Bihar, Sri Shahnawaz Ahmed Niyazee, Deputy Secretary, Department of IT, Government of Bihar, and Mr. Jairaj Bhattacharya, Co-founder & CEO, ConveGenius.AI.

Under this partnership, Bihar’s AI stack will be built and governed within the state. The Government of Bihar will retain control over its data and AI governance, with strong transparency and guardrails. The infrastructure will provide the foundation for AI models and services built around Bihar’s own context and data.

A key part of the partnership is the development of B-ONT, an ontological mind map covering the state’s schemes and services. Acting as a unified knowledge graph, B-ONT will bring together the technical and knowledge architecture of the state, enabling AI agents to intelligently navigate it and support citizens in accessing schemes and services. Implemented as an intangible state asset, the ontology will enable the creation of multiple agents and services accessible across departments and by citizens directly, unlocking cross-department service delivery and the creation of new public service capabilities and digital value on this asset.

This shared foundation can enable departments to build AI services faster and work together more seamlessly, while giving citizens simpler and more integrated access to government services. ConveGenius.AI will set up the infrastructure within Bihar while ensuring that data, governance and policy controls remain with the Government of Bihar.

“Marrying education, skilling, with the capability of sovereign AI is going to be a gamechanger. It is very inspiring to see that Bihar is thinking ahead of the curve with the proposed AI policy. From our perspective, we are excited about building sovereign AI, and also semantic ontology for Bihar, which is going to be Bihar's asset that will connect to various departments in the state, and that will also create revenue generation opportunities,” said Mr. Jairaj Bhattacharya, Co-founder & CEO, ConveGenius.AI.

The partnership also supports the Honourable Prime Minister’s vision of preparing 1 crore youth with AI capabilities. Bihar’s AI infrastructure will power contextual skilling programmes that prepare young people for emerging jobs and future industries. It will also help workers, technicians and enterprises adopt AI, bringing workforce upskilling and industry transformation together.

For over 12 years, ConveGenius.AI has deployed large-scale technology infrastructure across Indian states, especially in education. Building on this experience, the company is now extending its capabilities to build AI infrastructure for education, skills, and citizen services.

ConveGenius.AI is bringing together global technology capabilities from partners including AWS, Adobe, Intel, Google and Snowflake to build for India. The approach combines world-class technology with local context, state-level control and responsible AI governance.

Backed by global investors including UBS Optimus Foundation, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), Octave Capital, Mount Judi Ventures, and 3Lines Venture Capital, ConveGenius.AI is investing in India’s sovereign AI future and building the capability to execute at scale.

Through this partnership, ConveGenius.AI and the Government of Bihar aim to build an AI ecosystem that strengthens sovereignty, creates high-value technology opportunities, builds local AI talent, prepares youth for the future and delivers more meaningful services to the citizens of Bihar.

About ConveGenius

ConveGenius.AI is an AI-native technology company designing and deploying AI infrastructure for governments and institutions. ConveGenius partners with state governments across India to build technology for education, skilling, welfare, and citizen services. For more information, please visit https://convegenius.com

India’s Education Ministry Drops 5 Free AI Courses—No Cost, Just Code!

The Ministry of Education has launched five free Artificial Intelligence courses on the SWAYAM portal to empower students and professionals with future-ready AI skills.

Course Offerings:

Course Title	Focus Area	Duration	Designed By
AI/ML Using Python	Basics of Python, data visualization, machine learning, statistics, and optimization	36 hrs	IIT Madras
Cricket Analytics with AI	Sports analytics using Python and data science, with cricket as the case study	25 hrs	IIT Madras Pravartak
AI in Physics	Applying ML and neural networks to solve physics problems	45 hrs	IIT Madras
AI in Chemistry	Drug design, reaction modeling, molecular prediction using AI tools	45 hrs	IIT Madras
AI in Accounting	Automation and smart analysis in accounting	45 hrs	IIT Madras

🎓 Who Can Enroll?

• School and college students
• Commerce, science, and management stream learners
• Professionals seeking AI upskilling

Registration & Certification

• Visit swayam-plus.swayam2.ac.in
• No fees required
• Certificate awarded upon successful completion

India and OpenAI Join Forces to Democratize AI Education

In a landmark move poised to redefine India’s digital skilling ecosystem, OpenAI has partnered with the Government of India's IndiaAI Mission to launch the OpenAI Academy India—its first international rollout. This strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) signals more than just content sharing; it marks a pivot towards mass democratization of AI education with deep structural impact.

Why This Matters: From Elite Skill to Everyday Tool

Historically, AI literacy has been the domain of a select few—researchers, coders, and tech startups clustered in urban hubs. But this initiative flips that dynamic, proposing a grassroots-first model rooted in linguistic inclusivity, teacher training, and public sector empowerment.

• AI training content deployed through OpenAI Academy and the IndiaAI FutureSkills platform.
• Courses in English, Hindi, and four regional languages, breaking language silos in tech education.
• One million teachers to be trained in generative AI, catalyzing a multiplier effect across India’s classrooms.
• Civil servant skilling via the iGOT Karmayogi platform—setting the stage for AI-driven governance.
• Webinars, workshops in six cities, and hackathons in seven states to foster hands-on learning and regional innovation.
• $100,000 in OpenAI API credits for 50 IndiaAI-approved startups or fellows.

Beyond the Numbers: The Strategic Shift

What makes this different from previous initiatives is its systems-level thinking.

• By localizing content, it gives students and teachers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities more than access—it gives them relevance.
• By training educators first, it ensures AI literacy isn’t outsourced to specialists but embedded in the daily classroom.
• By including the civil service, it paves the way for smarter policymaking and digitally empowered public services.
• And by incentivizing startups, it signals global faith in India’s innovation potential across domains like agri-tech, health, and digital finance.

As Jason Kwon, Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI, put it, “India is one of the most dynamic countries in the world for AI development.” This partnership isn’t just about talent export or market access—it’s about co-creating an AI future where inclusion is the foundation, not an afterthought.

Toward a New Paradigm

Workshops and hackathons may seem like soft initiatives, but their power lies in cultural change. They shift the perception of AI from an intimidating black box to a tinkerable, teachable tool—something not just for engineers in Bengaluru, but for students in Bhopal, teachers in Bhubaneshwar, and bureaucrats in Bikaner.

This also dovetails with India’s broader goals of digital sovereignty and self-reliance—where public infrastructure, open APIs, and now education are being shaped in uniquely Indian ways.