India, Sept. 9 -- Nearly 7,431 acres across nine villages have been officially notified for India's first AI City, marking a major step in the state government's vision to transform Bengaluru into a global AI hub.

The land acquisition impacts 5,963 farmers, combining both private and government-owned plots, and includes 950 acres of lakes and green spaces that will be preserved within the township.

Sharing the blueprint on X, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, highlighted the project's scale and farmer-centric approach, promising a "locals first" policy and extensive rehabilitation for those affected.

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The government has out...