When DK Shivakumar Asked AI 'How To Win Assam Elections'

Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 21:53 IST

Shivakumar maintained that the use of AI in government administration requires extensive research and careful consideration before any formal decisions can be taken

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made a striking revelation in the Legislative Council on Thursday, sharing that an artificial intelligence platform identified the “Karnataka model" of governance as the definitive strategy for a Congress win in the upcoming Assam assembly elections. During a session focused on the integration of emerging technologies in state administration, Shivakumar recounted his personal experimentation with AI during a recent visit to the northeastern state. He explained that when he prompted the tool for a winning electoral strategy in Assam, the system specifically highlighted the successful implementation of Karnataka’s five guarantee schemes as the primary blueprint to follow.

“I tried it and got a lot of information. I have experimented with AI, but its accuracy still needs improvement," Shivakumar remarked while addressing the House. He noted that his daughter had initially encouraged him to use the technology for research and speech preparation, which led to his discovery of how the tool processed political data.

The Deputy Chief Minister explained that the AI’s suggestion was rooted in the data it analysed regarding Karnataka’s current welfare programmes, though he cautioned that the technology remains a work in progress and requires human oversight to ensure the information is entirely reliable for high-stakes decision-making.

The disclosure sparked an engaging dialogue among members of the Council, as Shivakumar balanced his interest in the technology with a measured perspective on its role in government. He emphasised that while the digital tool’s endorsement of the state’s policies was noteworthy, the broader application of AI in administration is a global conversation currently involving the Prime Minister and the judiciary.

Shivakumar maintained that the use of AI in government administration requires extensive research and careful consideration before any formal decisions can be taken, ensuring that human judgement remains at the forefront of policy.

As the Congress party gears up for its campaign in Assam, the “Karnataka model" continues to serve as a central pillar of its political identity, now reinforced by the analytical correlations of artificial intelligence.

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