COAI advisor seeks clean-up of Aadhaar database
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Why in news
COAI advisor Vikram Tiwathia called for a clean-up of the Aadhaar database and a policy framework for AI-powered facial recognition to combat cyber financial fraud.
Background
Vikram Tiwathia, senior advisor for the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), proposed using Artificial Intelligence and facial recognition powered solution for telecom SIM subscriber verification (ASTR). He also advocated for onboarding 250 million feature phone subscribers and collaborating with Customs to curb mobile equipment theft.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TASTR: Artificial intelligence and facial recognition powered solution for telecom SIM subscriber verification
- FactCOAI proposed onboarding 250 million feature phone subscribers
- BodyCOAI: Cellular Operators Association of India
For Mains
Q. Discuss how integrating AI-powered facial recognition in KYC processes can mitigate cyber financial fraud while ensuring data privacy and Aadhaar database integrity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Risks of fraudulent identities in the Aadhaar database affecting telecom KYC
- Technological oversight: Need for a robust policy framework to regulate AI-driven facial recognition
- Security-Privacy trade-off: Balancing automated fraud prevention with individual biometric data protection
Keywords: Cyber financial fraud · Biometric verification · Data integrity · Policy framework · Artificial Intelligence
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