Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges industry leaders to promote ethical gaming

BENGALURU: As we encourage innovation in animation and gaming, we must also uphold responsibility, promoting an ethical game design that avoids glorifying violence, safeguards the mental well-being of children and encourages creativity, critical thinking and positive social values, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) industry experts on Friday.

Siddaramaiah was speaking at the inauguration of the 7th edition of GAFX Summit 2026 in Bengaluru on Friday. “With a potential to create 20 lakh jobs in the next five years, this sector generates employment across design, coding, storytelling, music, motion capture, AI modelling and production management. It integrates art, mathematics, psychology and technology,” he said.