PM Modi expresses concern over digital frauds, cybercrimes & AI threats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the threats emanating from digital frauds, cybercrimes and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social and familial relations. Addressing the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police in Bhubaneswar, the Prime Minister called for the use of technology to reduce the workload of the police constabulary and suggested that the police station be made the focal point for resource allocation. Mr Modi noted that wide-ranging discussions were held on national and international dimensions of security challenges and expressed satisfaction with the counter strategies that emerged during the conference. As a countermeasure to the potential threats generated by digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, the Prime Minister called on the police leadership to convert the challenge into an opportunity by harnessing India’s double AI power of artificial intelligence and Aspirational India. Appreciating the steps taken in urban policing, Mr Modi suggested that each initiative be collated and implemented entirely in 100 cities of the country. He expanded the mantra of SMART policing and called on the police to become strategic, meticulous, adaptable, reliable and transparent. About 250 officers in the rank of director general and inspector general of police physically attended the three-day conference while more than 750 others participated virtually. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, among others, attended the meeting.