Couple of Semiconductor Engineers from Bengaluru, wanted to do something different, build a processor chip that wouldn't use - "ARM Architecture Chips" (used by Apple, Qualcomm, Samsung) & - "x86 Architecture Chips" (used by Intel, AMD, Meta, Google) in computer processing. The reason why our personal computers are so costly are because both the ARM & x86 Chips are highly licenced and involves massive royalties to be used by any small scale player. For their EdgeAI Processing they start to build a small form factor device that used - "RISC-V Architecture Chip" (developed by University of Berkley & open sourced for the good of mankind) Priyank Kharge, the IT Minister who always has an open eye for any new technology that solves real-life problem, is immediately impressed by the efforts of these engineers, his vision then takes it a step above, gets involved in design & real-life form factor of the device. & that was how the "World's Most Affordable AI PC & Made in Karnataka - KEO" was born. For Context, Govt of Karnataka pays 300+ Crores an year as licensing fees to Microsoft, because they run only on x86 Arch Chips. KEO - built on Free & Open Source RISC-V Chip, (instead of high cost x86/ARM Chips) - runs on Free & Open Source Linux Ubuntu, (instead of high license cost of Windows) - features Free & Open Source Libre Office (instead of high licence cost of MS Office) KEO was subjected to rigorous testing by Scientists at IISC, IIIT, who passed it with flying colours. This single device, revolutionises the access to computing, acting as a game changer in providing access to AI Computing to Rural & Poor Kids. Priyank didn't really stop there, he ensured the production price of the product is kept below INR 18,999. Despite the global increase in RAM Costs. Gets an NGO to purchase 2,000+ Devices & get them distributed to thousands of government schools across the state. And all of this happened under past one year. Those 2 engineers, who wanted to challenge the monopoly, may have actually broken it today. These are the success stories that are born when you elect good & intelligent people to power. No minister in India can say that they have taken a step towards democratising access to computing at grassroots. But, only @PriyankKharge can. Because, he did & has delivered.