WEF partners with Karnataka govt to set up AI hub, will support startups through a global platform
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WEF partners with Karnataka govt to set up AI hub, will support startups through a global platform

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The World Economic Forum has entered into a partnership with Karnataka government to set up a state-of-the-art AI centre, and position Karnataka as a global hub for AI startups. The new AI centre will be the WEF’s sole dedicated hub for AI in India The World Economic Forum has entered into a partnership with Karnataka government to set up a state-of-the-art AI centre, and position Karnataka as a global hub for AI startups. The Karnataka state government’s initiative to establish a state-of-the-art AI centre in collaboration with the World Economic Forum marks a significant step towards positioning Karnataka as a global hub for AI startups Signed on February 29, the Letter of Intent signifies Karnataka’s integration into the WEF’s Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network, which focuses on inclusive technology governance and responsible digital transformation. According to Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s IT-BT minister, the new AI centre will be the WEF’s sole dedicated hub for AI in India, with a primary focus on positioning Karnataka as a prominent global AI hub.

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