The Karnataka government on Friday launched KEO (Knowledge-driven, Economical and Open-source) an AI ready computing device with the democratising access to advanced technologies.
KEO was developed through a collaboration between the Department of Electronics, IT and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka, KEONICS, semiconductor partners and AI-focused system integrators, KEO brings together an open-source RISC-V processor architecture, open-source hardware and software, and on-device artificial intelligence in a compact desktop platform.
According to the Karnataka government, KEO was built around the idea that advanced computing should be accessible not only to those with high-end devices and reliable connectivity, but to people across geographies and income levels.
KEO incorporates a dedicated on-device AI accelerator, enabling AI applications to run locally.
This makes it particularly relevant for communities and institutions operating in areas where connectivity may be inconsistent.
