PM Modi Expresses Concern On Deep Fake Technology

BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted growing cybersecurity threats, particularly focusing on AI-driven deep fake technology, during the concluding session of the three-day DGP/IGP conference in Bhubaneswar. 

PM Modi expressed concerns over the potential risks of digital fraud, cybercrimes, and the misuse of AI technologies, emphasizing that deep fakes could undermine social and familial relationships.

At the conference, attended by senior police officials, the Prime Minister called for innovative solutions by harnessing Artificial Intelligence and the concept of "Aspirational India" to address these emerging challenges.

He expanded on the SMART policing framework, urging the police force to be Strategic, Meticulous, Adaptable, Reliable, and Transparent. Modi lauded urban policing initiatives and recommended their nationwide implementation across 100 cities to improve law enforcement.

Further stressing the importance of technological integration, the Prime Minister advocated for modernizing police infrastructure and reducing the workload of constables. He emphasized the importance of police stations as vital hubs for resource distribution. Modi also encouraged police departments to contribute to India's vision of becoming a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) through modernization.

The Prime Minister also touched upon the success of hackathons in addressing key security challenges, proposing the idea of a national police hackathon to solve pressing problems. Additionally, he stressed the need for enhanced port security measures and the development of future action plans to safeguard the nation’s borders.

Throughout the conference, discussions were held on various national security issues, including counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, cyber-crime, economic security, immigration, coastal security, and narcotics trafficking. Modi also noted the emerging security concerns along the borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, as well as the rise of malicious narratives in urban settings. He expressed satisfaction with the counter-strategies developed during the sessions and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to tackle these complex challenges.