New Delhi, July 14 -- 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.

The CM also announced plans to set up an AI Hub to serve as an incubation centre for research and development in AI by startups, companies and others, as per a PTI report.

According to the PTI report, Shivakumar stated that Karnataka aims to be an "AI-Native state", where AI will be used to improve govern...