Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, while inaugurating Google I/O Connect India 2026 in Bengaluru, announced that Karnataka will establish India’s first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University. He also announced that Government will set up an AI Hub as an incubation centre for research and development in AI by start-ups, companies and others.
Talking to technology leaders, entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and policymakers from India and abroad, CM said the proposed university would play a pivotal role in building world-class AI talent, advancing research and strengthening collaboration between academia, industry and government. It will drive the state’s ambition to become a global leader in responsible AI innovation.
The Chief Minister said Karnataka currently contributes nearly 40 per cent of India’s software exports, while Bengaluru is home to over 17,000 startups and thousands of Global Capability Centres that design and engineer products for the global market.
Shivakumar stated Karnataka aims to become an AI-native state, where artificial intelligence is used responsibly to improve governance and enhance citizens’ daily lives. He emphasized that AI should enable teachers to educate more effectively, help doctors diagnose diseases earlier, provide better advisory services to farmers, improve access to government services, and empower small businesses to compete more efficiently.
The CM praised Google for its long-standing partnership with Karnataka, noting that for over two decades the company has chosen Bengaluru as one of its most important global centres for engineering, research and innovation.
Calling for a stronger partnership, Shivakumar invited Google to collaborate with Karnataka in building AI solutions for education, healthcare, agriculture, climate resilience, urban mobility and governance.
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