Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar meets Anthropic to explore a long-term partnership focused on AI for governance, skilling, and deep-tech growth, according to two reports. The discussions centre on using AI systems to reduce fraud in government processes, with Shivakumar seeking Anthropic’s expertise on improving effectiveness and strengthening the security and confidentiality of government systems. A specific area raised is exam-related work: Shivakumar requests AI approaches to enhance the security of setting and handling question papers for examinations conducted by government agencies and educational institutions. The state also looks to build capacity for AI adoption by developing skills and expanding the workforce needed for AI deployment. In addition, Karnataka considers creating mechanisms to provide secure access to government data for AI-powered public solutions. Overall, the initiative is framed as an effort to accelerate responsible AI use across multiple sectors while improving safeguards for sensitive information.