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CBI should collaborate with academia, industries to keep pace with AI-powered changes: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The CBI should look for collaborations with the academia and industries in the light of the changes being brought about by Artificial Intelligence in economic, social and technological fronts, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. Delivering the 21st D P Kohli memorial lecture on the 62nd Foundation Day of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Vaishnaw said things have changed with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI). "An AI agent can commit a crime. The ethical question that will arise then is who has committed the crime and whom to arrest? Can you arrest an AI agent? Is it the AI creating company that is liable or is it the AI agent that is liable? "These are the changes which are happening in the society today. For such changes which are taking place on the economic, social and technological fronts, I request the CBI and its great team to look at more collaborations," said Vaishnaw, who also holds the information and broadcasting, and electronics and information technology portfolios. Stating that we should look at more collaborations with the startups, industries and academia, the minister said, "For example, in our AI mission, we are collaborating with the academia to create many new tools." Marking the occasion, the minister conferred President's Police Medals for distinguished service and Police Medals for meritorious service on 26 CBI officers.
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CBI Should Collaborate With Startups To Tackle AI-Led Crimes: Vaishnaw
To deal with AI-led crimes, India needs a techno-legal approach, said Vaishnaw Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today emphasised the need for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to seek collaborations with startups, industries and academia, citing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence in crimes. While delivering the 21st D P Kohli memorial lecture on the 62nd foundation day of the CBI, the minister also highlighted that AI expansion is also raising ethical concerns in criminal investigations, especially as AI agents are now capable of committing crimes. "Today things have changed a lot. An AI agent can commit a crime, then the ethical question will arise, whom to arrest. Can you arrest the AI agent? Is the company creating the AI agent liable or the agent itself is liable?" said Vaishnaw. Underlining the technological shift all across the world, the minister further said that the investigation mechanism has also expanded beyond questioning and evidence collection. "Under such changes which are happening both on the economic front, social front and on the technology front, I request CBI and its great team should look at more collaborations. I would suggest that we should collaborate with startups, with industries and more so with academia," said Vaishnaw. He further suggested looking for technological solutions in the age of tech advancements as "law alone will not be sufficient" to tackle the crime, adding that India needs a techno-legal approach. AI, A Double-Edged Sword While artificial intelligence poses a potential risk of new-age crimes such as digital frauds, cyber crimes and deepfakes, it also has the capability to offer solutions for the same. Multiple government departments are looking for collaborations with emerging startups and academia to make the most of modern technology and resources. "In our AI mission, we are collaborating with academia to create many new tools. IIT Jodhpur has created a tool to identify deepfakes in a very authentic way," said Vaishnaw. Currently, India doesn't have specific laws directly regulating AI, however the country is developing a framework through advisories, guidelines, and existing legislation and adopting measures to keep a check on such crimes. To put a check on deepfakes using AI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) also sought proposals from startups and other relevant stakeholders for building AI-powered tools to detect deepfakes in December last year. It was also reported last year that the IT ministry is also building a mechanism to evaluate the safety and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Meanwhile, the cyber threats in India will be dominated by AI-driven attacks with cybercriminals leveraging generative AI to create more sophisticated and adaptive threats using AI-powered malware, as per The India Cyber Threat Report 2025 by the Data Security Council. The report observed an increase in sophisticated threats targeting sectors like Healthcare, Hospitality and BFSI, while government entities remain prime targets as well.It added that fake apps, especially in the fintech and government sectors, will remain a significant concern.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasizes the need for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to partner with startups, industries, and academia to tackle the emerging challenges posed by artificial intelligence in criminal investigations and law enforcement.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who also holds the portfolios for Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, has called upon the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to seek collaborations with academia, industries, and startups to keep pace with the rapid changes brought about by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of law enforcement and criminal investigations 1.
Speaking at the 21st D P Kohli memorial lecture on the CBI's 62nd Foundation Day, Vaishnaw highlighted the ethical challenges posed by AI in the context of criminal investigations. He raised thought-provoking questions about the nature of culpability when AI agents commit crimes, asking, "Can you arrest an AI agent? Is it the AI creating company that is liable or is it the AI agent that is liable?" 1
Vaishnaw emphasized that traditional legal approaches alone would not suffice in addressing AI-led crimes. He advocated for a techno-legal approach, suggesting that India needs to combine technological solutions with legal frameworks to effectively tackle emerging challenges in the digital age 2.
The minister highlighted ongoing collaborations between the government and academic institutions in developing AI tools. He cited an example of IIT Jodhpur creating a tool to authentically identify deepfakes, demonstrating the potential of such partnerships 2.
While acknowledging the potential risks posed by AI, such as digital frauds, cybercrimes, and deepfakes, Vaishnaw also pointed out its capacity to offer solutions to these very challenges. He noted that multiple government departments are actively seeking collaborations with emerging startups and academia to harness modern technology and resources 2.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been proactive in addressing AI-related challenges. In December last year, it sought proposals from startups and relevant stakeholders to build AI-powered tools for detecting deepfakes. The ministry is also working on developing a mechanism to evaluate the safety and trustworthiness of AI solutions 2.
According to The India Cyber Threat Report 2025 by the Data Security Council, AI-driven attacks are expected to dominate cyber threats in India. The report predicts that cybercriminals will leverage generative AI to create more sophisticated and adaptive threats, including AI-powered malware. Sectors such as Healthcare, Hospitality, and BFSI are likely to face increased sophisticated threats, while government entities remain prime targets 2.
India aims to become a global AI application service provider, focusing on democratizing technology while balancing innovation and regulation. The government's approach emphasizes accessibility, affordability, and responsible development of AI.
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The Indian government, led by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, signals openness to introducing legislation for AI governance, marking a shift from its previous emphasis on self-regulation. This change comes amid growing concerns over AI's societal impact and the need for balanced regulation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi discusses the challenges of AI technology, cybercrime, and digital fraud at the 59th All India Conference of DGPs/IGPs, emphasizing the need for modernized policing strategies.
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India's IT Ministry is working on a system to assess the safety and trustworthiness of AI solutions, focusing on innovation rather than strict regulations. The government aims to address concerns about AI's impact on jobs and data protection while promoting responsible AI development.
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The Indian government and Meta have announced a strategic partnership to promote open-source AI innovation, research, and skill development in India, including the establishment of a Center for Generative AI and a nationwide AI skilling initiative.
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