BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Thursday announced the formation of a ‘Responsible Artificial Intelligence Commission’ (RAI) as the state accelerates its efforts to become the ‘AI Capital of the Future’ by leveraging the talent pool of nearly 100,000 AI experts and the growth base of AI companies in Bengaluru.With this, Karnataka becomes the first state in India to formally initiate discussions on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence amidst the rapid growth of its technology ecosystem.Responsible AI (RAI) refers to the practice of designing, developing, and deploying AI systems in ways that prioritize fairness, transparency, privacy, and safety.Underscoring the need for RAI, State IT Minister Priyank Kharge said, “AI is rapidly moving from the laboratory to everyday governance, industry and public services. As the adoption of AI accelerates, it will be equally important to ensure that its use remains responsible, transparent and accountable.” The committee will bring together experts from government, industry, and academia to explore new AI use cases, identify high-risk and prohibited applications, and recommend safeguards related to data governance, privacy, and public protection. “We also propose governance mechanisms covering transparency and accountability standards, audit frameworks, procurement guidelines and organizational capacity building. We are confident that the committee’s work will lay the foundation for a comprehensive policy framework and implementation roadmap for Karnataka’s AI journey,” Kharge added.The move comes as Bangalore continues to strengthen its position as a global AI hub. The city is home to nearly 50% of India’s AI talent that drives deep technology innovation. Global AI companies such as Anthropic are also expanding into the city.“As the debate around AI intensifies, we need to focus on responsible AI,” a senior IAS official explained. In fact, the State of Responsible AI in India 2025 study reveals how companies across India are progressing on their RAI journey, with 30% of companies having established mature RAI practices and 45% actively implementing formal frameworks. The official added, “If the state government also speaks out about RAI, the balance of power changes,” and said such moves confirm the state’s intention to expand.Indeed, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Budget presented last week highlighted his AI ambitions. Apart from setting up AI hubs outside Bengaluru, it has proposed setting up a Bengaluru Robotics and AI Innovation Zone (BRAINz) in Bengaluru. recently. The IT department has given the go-ahead to set up an AI Center of Excellence at Keonics in Bangalore in partnership with Nasscom.
