{
  "id": 2506024,
  "title": "Karnataka launches KEO AI computers, plans rollout across government schools statewide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/karnataka-launches-keo-ai-computers-plans-rollout-across-government",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-22T05:19:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/education/karnataka-launches-keo-ai-computers-plans-rollout-across-government-schools-statewide-10844481/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched KEO, an AI-ready computing platform, on Friday. KEO aims to make advanced computing accessible to everyone across the country, with a focus on schools, businesses, and communities. The device combines an open-source RISC-V processor, hardware, and software, along with on-device AI. Karnataka's Chief Minister described KEO as a step towards democratizing access to artificial intelligence and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to learn and build with emerging technologies. Initially, 1,000 KEO AI PCs will be deployed in government schools, with plans to eventually reach every government school, particularly those in rural areas. The government views KEO as a commitment to provide every child with technology and opportunity regardless of their location. Unlike traditional computing platforms, KEO features a dedicated on-device AI accelerator, enabling AI applications to run locally, which is crucial for areas with inconsistent connectivity. The Karnataka government plans to scale up the deployment significantly, with 3,000 devices already ready. The launch aims to create a distributed talent pool across Karnataka instead of concentrating technology opportunities in Bengaluru. Two MoUs were signed as part of the launch, with one between the Shikshana Foundation and the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS), and another between the Shikshana Foundation and RSA. Both support the deployment and wider adoption of KEO across educational and community environments in Karnataka. IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge emphasized that KEO is Karnataka's practical answer to the digital divide, reflecting the state's commitment to inclusive innovation and accessible computing.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Karnataka launches KEO AI computers for government schools statewide.",
    "1,000 KEO AI PCs to be deployed initially in schools.",
    "KEO aims to democratize AI access and bridge digital divide."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The launch of KEO AI computers in Karnataka government schools marks a step towards bridging the digital divide and democratizing access to artificial intelligence, particularly in rural areas statewide.",
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}