Karnataka chief minister says AI should support not replace artists
AI should enhance artistic work, not replace human creators, Siddaramaiah says.
Speaking at the Bengaluru GAFX Conference, a major event for the Games, Animation, Visual Effects and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah positioned AI as a tool to augment artistic work rather than replace human creators.
He highlighted the importance of ethical AI adoption, respect for intellectual property, data privacy, and ensuring fair compensation for artists and creative professionals as the sector grows.
Siddaramaiah underscored that the ‘soul of storytelling’ and human emotion cannot be fully replicated by algorithms, stressing that technology should amplify human potential without erasing it.
He also urged industry leaders to invest in original content, educational institutions to modernise curricula, and global partners to collaborate with Karnataka’s burgeoning creative ecosystem.
The remarks came amid efforts to develop the AVGC-XR sector through policy support, infrastructure, skill development, and the creation of digital creative clusters beyond Bengaluru in cities like Mysuru, Mangaluru and Hubballi-Dharwad.
Siddaramaiah framed this approach as both an economic and cultural opportunity that must be inclusive and ethically grounded.
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