The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to implement new artificial intelligence solutions for enhancing Aadhaar services. The collaboration marks a significant expansion of UIDAI’s authentication capabilities, introducing AI-powered voice interactions, fraud detection capabilities, and expanded multilingual support across the Aadhaar ecosystem.
The new AI system enables voice-based interactions for Aadhaar-related services while collecting near real-time feedback from users regarding their enrollment and update experiences. Building on UIDAI’s recent initiatives to expand biometric authentication options, the fraud detection component provides real-time alerts to Aadhaar number holders about suspicious authentication requests, enhancing the security framework that already includes face and fingerprint verification.
The multilingual support system currently operates in 10 languages: Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, and Malayalam, with plans for further expansion in coming months. The development supports India’s broader push for inclusive digital identity services, following the successful implementation of face biometric authentication in the private sector.
In related developments, Karnataka’s cybersecurity infrastructure continues to evolve in response to emerging threats. The state has appointed 16 cyber technicians but faces ongoing challenges from sophisticated threats like polymorphic malware, which evades detection by constantly modifying its code. The malware typically spreads through phishing emails, fake downloads, and malicious website links, using keylogging tools to capture sensitive data. The threat landscape has become increasingly complex, as evidenced by recent reports of significant digital fraud losses across India.
At the national level, new legislation aims to address examination fraud through enhanced penalties for malpractices. The law establishes stringent measures against question paper leaks, unauthorized access to examination materials, and answer sheet tampering. Violations are treated as cognizable, non-bailable offenses, carrying prison terms of three to five years and fines up to Rs 10 lakh. Service providers found in violation face fines up to Rs 1 crore, while organized paper leak operations can result in minimum five-year prison sentences.
The state’s cybersecurity efforts continue to focus on upgrading forensic capabilities and enhancing official training in cybercrime investigation. The initiative complements the broader national strategy of implementing AI-driven security solutions in various sectors, including education and financial services. Experts indicate that effective countermeasures require real-time monitoring systems and AI-driven security solutions to protect against increasingly sophisticated digital threats.
Sources: OdishaTV, The420, CivilsDaily, Economic Times
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