TLDR: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that Karnataka will soon introduce a policy to protect the employment of Kannadigas amidst the growing threat of job displacement by artificial intelligence. Speaking at the 70th Kannada Rajyotsava, he urged collaboration among experts to make Kannada compatible with emerging technologies and ensure the state’s workforce is prepared for the AI era.
Bengaluru, November 1, 2025 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today declared the state’s commitment to implementing a policy aimed at safeguarding the jobs of Kannadigas from the potential disruptions posed by artificial intelligence. Speaking at the 70th Kannada Rajyotsava (Karnataka Formation Day) celebrations held at the Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium, the Chief Minister underscored the urgent necessity to adapt the Kannada language to technological advancements and protect the interests of the local populace.
Addressing the gathering, CM Siddaramaiah acknowledged the global apprehension surrounding AI’s rapid ascent and its capacity to displace human jobs across various sectors. He emphasized that the state government is resolute in its mission to elevate Kannada language, heritage, and culture onto the global stage. As part of this endeavor, the administration is dedicated to preparing Kannada to confront new technological challenges and proactively prevent job losses attributable to AI within Karnataka.
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‘The IT era is swiftly transitioning into an AI era, and with this shift, the fear of job loss is real,’ Siddaramaiah stated. He called upon linguists, scholars, researchers, and technology innovators to collaborate in making Kannada compatible with emerging technologies. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of fostering a robust intellectual ecosystem around Kannada and technology, appealing to technocrats and academics to work together to position Kannada as a language of the future. He also urged the Union government to consider introducing supportive legislation that promotes education in mother tongues, further strengthening the linguistic foundation in the face of technological evolution.
