The Karnataka government has signed a pact with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the state. This initiative marks WEF’s sole AI-focused center in India. The Karnataka center will integrate into WEF’s broader Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Network, aimed at promoting inclusive technology governance and responsible digital evolution, according to the Department of IT-BT.
The envisioned center will serve as a crucial nexus for building industry-academia collaborations, facilitating the exchange of technological insights, promoting research partnerships, and actively engaging with global AI-related challenges. By linking with other regional hubs worldwide, the Karnataka Center seeks to contribute to the global discourse on AI’s ethical and practical dimensions.
Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge emphasised the pivotal role of AI in driving the state’s digital economy, investments, and job creation, highlighting Bengaluru’s recognition as one of the leading cities globally for AI innovation.
In addition to fostering a conducive environment for AI startups in Karnataka, the WEF center will provide a globally connected platform, offering collaboration and networking avenues within the AI sector.
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