Karnataka Drafting Responsible AI Framework To Embrace ‘I-Governance’: Priyank Kharge

By using real-time data, automation and agentic systems, the state government plans to transform how citizen services are delivered and monitored

Its strategy spans deeptech grants, supply chain sub-stacks, sustainable data centre policies, and global partnerships, which signals a push to own IP creation and ecosystem depth, not just host big tech

Instead of reacting to displacement fears, the focus is on employability, skill readiness and policy preparedness

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arguably become the most consequential technological advancement of our era, percolating not only into high-level business strategy but reaching deep into everyday life and governance.

Given its far-reaching implications, governments across the globe are racing to frame policies that strike a fine balance between fostering innovation and ensuring accountability. Back home, India does not want to remain a mere spectator.

With the homegrown AI market projected to cross $325 Bn in revenue by 2033, both the union and state governments are sharpening their focus on building enabling frameworks while addressing concerns around data privacy, job disruption, and infrastructure readiness.

For Karnataka, the stakes are even higher. As the home of India’s startup capital, Bengaluru, the state is keen to retain its edge as the go-to destination for AI-led innovation. Its approach goes beyond attracting investments, positioning AI as a lever to bridge the gap between........

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