Karnataka to set up India’s first govt-backed AI university: CM Shivakumar urges developers to ‘build boldly’

Karnataka is all set to establish India’s first government-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) University, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced.

Speaking at the Google I/O Connect India 2026 inauguration on Tuesday, 14 July, the Karnataka Chief Minister underscored his state’s intent to position itself at the forefront of responsible artificial intelligence use globally by establishing the AI-driven university.