Nandan Nilekani backs Aadhaar to tackle deepfake scams, calls for scalable AI in India

Amid rising concerns over deepfakes and online fraud, Infosys co-founder and chairman Nandan Nilekani highlighted Aadhaar’s role as a safeguard against emerging cyber threats. Speaking at an AIMA session in New Delhi, in conversation with Nalin Mehta, Managing Editor of Moneycontrol, Nilekani underscored India’s unique digital fraud challenges and the significance of regulatory frameworks like the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

Aadhaar’s role in tackling digital scams

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