Karnataka CM Shivakumar to launch KEO AI computer August 21
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is set to launch KEO, a new AI-powered computer designed by KEONICS, on August 21.
First unveiled at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, KEO is built to be compact, affordable, and secure.
Plus, most of the first batch is headed straight to rural libraries to help students pick up real-world AI skills.
KEOs to support rural AI training
About 1,600 out of the first 2,000 KEOs are going to rural libraries and Arivu Kendras for hands-on training in AI basics like prompt engineering and digital literacy.
The rest will go to select educational institutions, including schools supported through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Each device runs offline-friendly AI apps on RISC-V chips with a solid GPU and comes loaded with bilingual learning tools and Karnataka State Board content for Classes six through 10.
It's all part of a push to bridge the digital gap and give students across Karnataka a head start in tech.