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Bihar‑Born Kanishka Narayan Appointed UK’s AI Minister
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 06:33 PM
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Kanishka Narayan, a native of Bihar, has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s new minister for artificial intelligence, marking a significant step in the country’s AI strategy.
Kanishka Narayan, who hails from Bihar in India, has been named the United Kingdom’s first minister for artificial intelligence.
The appointment comes as part of the UK government’s effort to strengthen its leadership in AI research, policy and regulation.
Narayan will be responsible for shaping national AI strategy, ensuring ethical standards, and fostering collaboration between industry, academia and government.
His selection highlights the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in global technology leadership roles.
The UK’s new AI ministerial post is expected to play a key role in positioning the country at the forefront of the global AI race.
The appointment comes as part of the UK government’s effort to strengthen its leadership in AI research, policy and regulation.
Narayan will be responsible for shaping national AI strategy, ensuring ethical standards, and fostering collaboration between industry, academia and government.
His selection highlights the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in global technology leadership roles.
The UK’s new AI ministerial post is expected to play a key role in positioning the country at the forefront of the global AI race.