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Bihar‑Born Kanishka Narayan Appointed UK’s First AI Minister
✍️ News18
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 12:03 PM
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Kanishka Narayan, originally from Bihar, has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s inaugural Minister for Artificial Intelligence, marking a historic milestone for the Indian diaspora.
In a landmark move, the UK government has named Kanishka Narayan as its first Minister for Artificial Intelligence.
Narayan, who hails from Bihar, has built a career in the technology and artificial‑intelligence sectors, working with leading firms and research institutions.
The new role will see him spearhead the UK’s strategy to harness AI for economic growth, public services and national security, while fostering international collaboration.
The appointment has been welcomed by Indian‑British community groups and is seen as a boost for UK‑India tech ties, highlighting the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in global policymaking.
Narayan, who hails from Bihar, has built a career in the technology and artificial‑intelligence sectors, working with leading firms and research institutions.
The new role will see him spearhead the UK’s strategy to harness AI for economic growth, public services and national security, while fostering international collaboration.
The appointment has been welcomed by Indian‑British community groups and is seen as a boost for UK‑India tech ties, highlighting the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in global policymaking.