BHUBANESWAR, Dec 1: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns regarding the growing risks associated with digital fraud, cybercrime, and advancements in AI technology, particularly highlighting the potential disruptive impact of deepfakes on personal and social relationships.
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During the closing session of the 59th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police, the Prime Minister emphasized leveraging technology to lighten the load on police staff and advocated for local police stations to serve as central hubs for resource distribution. He noted that extensive discussions regarding domestic and global security challenges took place and expressed satisfaction with the countermeasures developed throughout the conference, according to an official statement.
As a strategy to combat the risks posed by digital fraud, cybercrime, and AI, Modi urged police leaders to transform these challenges into opportunities by utilizing India’s dual AI strengths—artificial intelligence and Aspirational India.
Commending progress in urban policing, he proposed implementing successful initiatives across 100 cities nationwide.
Modi also elaborated on his SMART policing initiative, calling on law enforcement to be Strategic, Meticulous, Adaptable, Reliable, and Transparent. This concept, which was first introduced by the Prime Minister at the 2014 conference in Guwahati, aims to reform the Indian police to be Strict and Sensitive, Modern and Mobile, Alert and Accountable, Reliable and Responsive, as well as Tech-savvy and Trained (SMART).
Approximately 250 officers at the director general and inspector general levels participated in the three-day conference in person, while over 750 joined virtually. Notable attendees included Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, among others. (Agencies)
