Bengaluru, Feb. 17 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday highlighted the state's growing prominence in artificial intelligence, stating that Bengaluru ranks among the leading global hubs for AI skilling and startups.

"We are the 5th best city in AI skilling in the world and in the top 10 in AI startups. Government of Karnataka is one of the first governments to come up with policies which encourage skilling in AI and encourage startups in this vertical," Kharge told the media.

He added that global AI firm Anthropic AI would be headquartered in Bengaluru, calling it a testament to the state's policy framework. "A testament to our policies is that Anthorpic AI will be headquartered in Bengaluru. We are gaining momentum. We are e...