AI university consultation panel holds first meeting, discusses phased establishment
The Karnataka Artificial Intelligence University (KAIU) consultation committee held its inaugural meeting in Bengaluru on September 5, convening senior leaders from the technology industry, academia, and the Karnataka government to outline a roadmap for the phased establishment of the proposed university. Co-chaired by Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys and chairman of Axilor Ventures, and N. Manjula, secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, the committee aims to develop programs that can be launched immediately to build AI skills in Karnataka.
Discussions centered on launching certificate, diploma, finishing-school, executive education, and reskilling programs through industry and academic partnerships prior to the full-fledged university's inception. Kris Gopalakrishnan emphasized the immediate task of mapping existing training programs, infrastructure across academic institutions, and ongoing program developments, with the goal of creating immediate skilling opportunities.
He also highlighted efforts to engage industry and academia in contributing faculty, expertise, and resources to start creating AI talent and employment opportunities while constructing the institution for the long term.
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