Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the state will establish India's first government-driven AI University and an AI Hub to boost research, startups and innovation. Speaking at Google I/O Connect India 2026 in Bengaluru, he said the initiatives aim to build world-class AI talent, strengthen governance and position Karnataka as a global leader in responsible AI.

Bengaluru: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that Karnataka will establish India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University, reaffirming the state's ambition to become a global leader in responsible AI innovation.

He also announced that the government will set up an AI Hub as an incubation centre for research and development in AI by startups, companies and others.

The chief minister made these announcements while inaugurating Google I/O Connect India 2026 here, which is being attended by technology leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, researchers and policymakers from across India and the world.

Shivakumar 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.