Karnataka Launches India's First State AI Policy

What this is

Karnataka became the first Indian state with a comprehensive AI policy — covering AI startup incentives (₹50 lakh grants), talent attraction, data governance sandboxes, and a dedicated AI regulatory body. It appears in Signals because the update is more useful as a short brief than as a raw headline for readers across the AI ecosystem.

Why it matters

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