Karnataka Partners with WEF to Establish a Cutting-Edge AI Centre
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Karnataka state government collaborates with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish an AI centre. |
| Date of Letter of Intent | Signed on February 29. |
| Objective | To position Karnataka as a global hub for artificial intelligence. |
| Role of AI Centre | Promote Karnataka as a key player in global AI, foster industry-academia partnerships, and spearhead research collaborations. |
| Support Provided | Bolster AI startups, encourage research and development, and nurture the startup ecosystem. |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka. |
| WEF's Support | Aims to enhance Bengaluru's leadership in AI for economic growth and social prosperity. |
| WEF Leadership | Chairperson & President: Børge Brende; Founder: Klaus Schwab. |
| WEF Headquarters | Cologny, Switzerland. |
| WEF Founded | January 24, 1971. |