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NDTV
6 days ago
- NDTV
In Assam, Women's Body NCW Introduces 'Yashoda AI' To Tackle Cybercrime
Guwahati: The National Commission for Women (NCW), in partnership with Future Shift Labs (FSL), launched the YASHODA AI initiative, aiming to build a digitally secure and AI-aware society. The two-day awareness campaign began on Wednesday at the DGP Office in Ulobari, Guwahati. The exclusive session for law enforcement explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in policing, public safety, and crime prevention. Officers learned how AI affects criminal behaviour and information consumption in the digital age. The workshop highlighted tools such as ChatGPT, NCW's Women Safety App, Cyber Dost, and deepfake detection platforms, equipping police personnel to better investigate cybercrimes, tackle misinformation, and connect effectively with communities. Police officials actively engaged in discussions on real-life case studies involving AI-driven scams, misinformation, and digital impersonation—challenges that, if unaddressed, can hinder justice. Emphasis was placed on ethical technology usage, data privacy, and responsible AI deployment in police operations. "Prevention over Reaction" In a message to attendees, NCW Chairperson Smt. Vijaya K. Rahatkar emphasised, "When police officers understand technology, they don't just react to crime—they prevent it. YASHODA AI is about building confidence, clarity, and capability in the digital age." Nitin Narang, Founder of Future Shift Labs, said, "AI policing is no longer futuristic—it's already here. The better our forces understand these tools, the more empowered and effective they become in safeguarding society." Day 2 to Focus on Youth Engagement The campaign continues on August 7 with a second workshop at B. Borooah College, Guwahati, targeting college students. The session will focus on digital ethics, online safety, AI's role in education and careers, and how tools like ChatGPT and Cyber Dost can help navigate digital challenges. Empowerment & Safety in Focus Addressing the media, Smt. Vijaya K. Rahatkar stated, "I have come to Assam on behalf of the National Women's Commission for a two-day visit. This morning, we held meetings with the Chief Secretary of Assam and other key officials to understand the state's efforts towards women's empowerment and how joint initiatives with the Central Government are being implemented effectively." She further shared her concerns about the impact of cybercrimes on women, especially deepfakes, economic fraud, and the misuse of personal images: "Women are suffering immensely from cybercrimes—deepfakes and misuse of images can devastate their lives. That's why we're organising this AI awareness program with the police, training them to respond to and prevent such crimes." "Crime Rates Have Decreased Since 2020 Reflecting on crime trends, Chairperson Rahatkar noted that the number of crime cases reported to the police has gradually declined. "If we look back from 2020 to now, in 2025, we can see a positive trend. This is a good sign and reflects improvement in preventive mechanisms." She concluded her address by stating her plans to engage with MSME women entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups, and village-based women organisations during her visit.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana police warn public against fake donation requests amid border tensions
Hyderabad: Fearing that cyber criminals might take advantage of the escalating tensions along India's border and seek donations by impersonating Army personnel, the cyber crime police at the state and national level, cautioned the public against falling prey to such tactics. Officials urged people to be watchful of these fake donation requests and not respond to them. They also asked them to be on the lookout for any links, messages or apk files in the name of ' Operation Sindoor ', that ask people to click on them for updates on the Operation or to seek funds. Cops said that the public must, instead, immediately report these fake requests to the cyber crime helpline 1930."Be cautious during these challenging times. Before trusting any information found on social media, please check its authenticity. Report fake accounts," posted the handle CyberDost, Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Union home ministry, on Telangana's cyber security bureau issued an alert, notifying all units of Telangana police to be on the lookout for such cyberattacks and act on them immediately. Though no cases have been reported in the state so far officials said that fraudsters can attack through calls, SMS, WhatsApp messages, links, and even through different social media platforms. "So far, there is no request from the govt or the armed forces seeking financial support. People are advised to follow only the official communication from the concerned authorities or verify the same with the nearest available authorities to prevent any financial losses," said an urged people receiving such requests to report them even if they do not lose any money. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list In addition, they also advised the public to be vigilant to misinformation being widely circulated on social media platforms, and not share any communication unless the origin of a message is from official or trusted sources. "Misinformation and fear-mongering around Operation Sindoor are under strict surveillance. Report false content on WhatsApp at 8712672222," Telangana cybersecurity bureau posted on X. During the Covid-19 pandemic, cyber criminals had exploited the situation and extorted money from individuals under the guise of donations, vaccines, etc. "Since they are known to loot people by taking advantage of ongoing situations, we urge the people, especially the elderly, to be extra cautious of any such requests," a bureau official told TOI.
