'No Matter How Deeply A Criminal Conceals Himself Behind The Veil Of Deepfake Technology, We Will Track Him Down': UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that in an era of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfakes, no matter how much a criminal hides behind the veil of technology, UP’s scientific and legal capabilities will track him down. “AI can be an aid for us, but it should not become the decision-maker. Technology must be guided by human judgment, rather than humans becoming…
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh cautioned that technology, including deepfakes, cannot shield criminals forever. He emphasized that UP's scientific and legal prowess will still be able to track down wrongdoers. Adityanath stressed that while AI can assist, it should not replace human judgment. He warned that over-reliance on AI could lead to future crises.
The chief minister spoke at an international conference focusing on AI, technology, and their applications in law enforcement and justice. He inaugurated the LEXQ Center of Excellence, which merges quantum forensics and legal compliance. The CM also launched a Consent Management Portal and laid the foundation stone for the Abhedya project.
He highlighted the shift in law and order in the state, mentioning how a large piece of land once controlled by a powerful land mafia was cleared after police intervention in 2017. Adityanath underscored the importance of forensic science in modern investigations, citing the example of a 42-year delay in convicting a mafia figure due to lack of evidence and destroyed DNA samples.
He explained that under new criminal laws, special attention is given to collecting forensic evidence in serious crimes. The state is expanding its forensic capabilities across 18 police ranges and deploying forensic vans to expedite crime scene investigations. Adityanath emphasized the integration of science and law, noting the establishment of the LEXQ Center of Excellence to connect quantum technology with legal and forensic science.
He stressed that data and technology are now crucial for development, likening data to the "new oil" of the 21st century. Uttar Pradesh aims to become a major hub for AI and data centers, with plans to generate five gigawatts of data center capacity by 2030. The CM also discussed industrial growth, noting that while 14,000 industries were set up in UP between 1947 and 2017, over 35,000 new industries have emerged since then, attributing this growth to better law and order and a business-friendly environment.
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