Karnataka is planning to bring artificial intelligence (AI) training to government school students from Class 6. AI training has already started for Class 9 students in the state's government schools, and the plan is to extend it to younger classes.
What was announced
- Officials have been asked to work with the IT department and private companies to extend AI training down to Class 6.
- Google has shown interest in providing AI training. Officials will study its programme in Telangana before designing one for Karnataka. No agreement has been confirmed yet.
- Officials were asked to identify land for a proposed AI university.
- The state is preparing to recruit 956 teachers on an outsourcing basis.
Why it matters
AI is quickly becoming a basic skill. Starting early, with age-appropriate lessons on what AI is, how to use it safely and how to think critically about its answers, can help students prepare for future study and jobs.
What parents can do
- Ask your child's school whether it teaches AI or computational thinking, and from which class.
- Encourage children to use AI tools for learning and explanations, not for copying answers.
- Talk about online safety and privacy when using AI apps.
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Sources: Elets eGov (6 October 2026); Careerindia School Assembly Headlines, 7 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What has Karnataka announced about AI in schools?
It plans to extend AI training in government schools down to Class 6. Training has already started for Class 9.
Has Karnataka signed an AI training partnership?
No agreement has been confirmed. Google has shown interest, and officials will study its Telangana programme first.
