Karnataka finalising data centre policy to support AI and GCC growth
Government of Karnataka is finalising a comprehensive data centre policy aimed at strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI) workloads and the continued expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
L.K. Atheeq, IAS, Financial Advisor to the Chief Minister and Chairman of the Bengaluru Business Corridor, said the proposed policy is intended to address the infrastructure requirements of next-generation computing while complementing the state’s broader AI strategy.
He also reiterated the government’s plans to establish what it describes as India’s first public sector-led AI University and an AI Hub to support research, innovation and commercialisation. According to Atheeq, a Vision Group for the proposed AI University will be constituted with participation from private sector stakeholders. He added that the government is also looking to expand GCC investments beyond Bengaluru into emerging technology clusters across the state.
Atheeq said GCCs have evolved from back-office operations into strategic centres responsible...
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