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Google launched its first-ever Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Asia in the city of Hyderabad on June 18, 2025. This marks the fourth such GSEC globally and the first in the Asia-Pacific region. Inaugurated by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, the centre serves as a cybersecurity and AI safety hub. It is aimed at combating online fraud, enhancing cyber protection, and advancing responsible AI practices. With real-time scam alerts, fraud detection systems, and tools like SynthID for watermarking, the Hyderabad GSEC underscores India’s rising prominence in global digital defence and tech innovation.