Karnataka showcases its AI prowess at India AI Impact Summit

The Karnataka government showcased its artificial intelligence (AI) leadership at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, highlighting the strides made by the state in this segment.

State IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge at the Summit said, “Karnataka is ahead of the curve when it comes to AI. We are already home to leading global AI players such as Harvey AI and Anthropic, and The Walt Disney Company is expanding its AI network in Bengaluru. Bengaluru is also among the top cities globally for AI talent.”

During his visit, the minister witnessed the signing of a strategic MoU between H Company and St. John's Medical College and St. John's Research Institute, Bengaluru, to pilot the deployment of advanced enterprise AI for hospital operations and workflow automation, strengthening the application of responsible AI in healthcare.

The minister noted, “Under our DeepTech Decade, we are encouraging startups with grants of up to Rs 1 crore. We are engaging with global leaders and innovators to ensure responsible use of AI, build the right skill sets, create strong incubators, and set up Centres of Excellence that can foster startups and also strengthen e-governance.”

The minister also attended a roundtable organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), where discussions focused on strengthening technology collaboration, investment partnerships and innovation-led growth between Karnataka and global enterprises.

On his engagement with USIBC, Kharge said, “USIBC has been a great partner in building bridges with American companies, and we have worked extensively together, including during the Tech Summit, to ensure meaningful collaborations between our two ecosystems.”

He further said that the government has been engaging with USIBC to ensure a more conducive environment for American companies to grow and innovate in Bengaluru.

The minister also met Timo Harakka, Member of the Parliament of Finland, and discussed possibilities for collaboration between Karnataka and Finland in Artificial Intelligence and deep-tech sectors, exploring avenues for joint research, innovation partnerships and startup exchanges.

At the Summit, the minister also visited the Meta Platforms kiosk, where he reviewed emerging technology applications and digital innovation use cases like the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses and a neural wristband.

Additionally, the minister also spent time at the Karnataka Pavilion and the ArtPark Pavilion, where he interacted with founders and teams from Karnataka’s innovation ecosystem and reviewed emerging AI and deeptech solutions.