Published Aug 22, 2026 | 1:24 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 22, 2026 | 1:24 PM
DK Shivakumar launches KEO AI PC
Synopsis: Unveiling the Made-in-Karnataka initiative that brings affordable, AI-enabled computing closer to students and people across the state, the chief minister announced that “8 KEO PCs will be deployed through two Model Arivu Kendras in each of 239 taluks and 10 PCs each across 31 Model Residential Schools, a total of 2,222 KEO AI PCs will be made available.”
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday, 22 August, launched Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited’s (KEONICS) new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered computing platform KEO.
Unveiling the Made-in-Karnataka initiative that brings affordable, AI-enabled computing closer to students and people across the state, the chief minister announced that “8 KEO PCs will be deployed through two Model Arivu Kendras in each of 239 taluks and 10 PCs each across 31 Model Residential Schools, a total of 2,222 KEO AI PCs will be made available.”
During the launch, the chief minister also noted, “KEO stands for Knowledge-driven, Economical and Open-source, a name that reflects the idea behind this initiative. Technology and AI must not remain limited to those with access to expensive devices or urban infrastructure. With on-device AI capabilities and tools for digital learning and AI literacy, KEO is designed to take new opportunities in technology to more people, including those in rural Karnataka.”
“Our vision is to ensure that Karnataka’s leadership in technology translates into opportunities for every student and every citizen across the state,” he added.
According to an The New Indian Express report, two MoUs were signed between the Shikshana Foundation and the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) and between the Shikshana Foundation and RSA, supporting the deployment and wider adoption of KEO across educational and community environments in Karnataka.
Minister of Home and IT and BT Priyank Kharge, also took to X, to share the news.
He wrote: “The world’s most affordable AI PC is here, and it’s made in Karnataka. Introducing KEO, a fully indigenous machine designed to make personal computing accessible to everyone. KEO is built on RISC-V processor and is integrated with AI learning assistant. Congratulations to the entire team at Keonics for this remarkable achievement.”
“Our Government remains fully committed to supporting such homegrown initiatives that channel local talent, strengthen national capability and shape the future of AI — for India and the world. KEO: Made in Karnataka; Made for India; Made for everyone.”
The world’s most affordable AI PC is here, and it’s made in Karnataka.
Introducing KEO, a fully indigenous machine designed to make personal computing accessible to everyone.
KEO is built on RISC-V processor and is integrated with AI learning assistant.
Congratulations to the… pic.twitter.com/ENX6mwjsxz
— Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) August 21, 2026
