Artificial intelligence and cyber crimes in India: an examination of legal framework and cybersecurity measures
- Bihar Journal of Public Administration
- 21(2s), Jul-Dec, 2024: p.483-492
India, having one of the world’s largest digital users, despite advantages, has been experiencing ever growing cybercrimes, threatening individuals, businesses, and even governmental systems. Artifi cial Intelligence added to the situation in both the ways. AI-powered systems are increasingly utilized by cybercriminals for sophisticated attacks such as phishing, malware distribution, and identity theft. In India, the lack of widespread cybersecurity literacy and gaps in regulatory frameworks further exacerbate the vulnerability of the nation to such attacks. On the other hand, AI is becoming a critical component of India’s defense against cybercrime, in the shape of detection, analysis, and respond to cyber threats in real-time. These AI-driven solutions offer the potential to outpace traditional cybersecurity methods, providing proactive defense mechanisms that can adapt to evolving threats. Government initiatives like the National Cyber Security Policy and collaborations with private tech sectors are crucial steps toward strengthening India’s cyber resilience. As such, the present paper examines the intersection of cybercrime and AI in the Indian context, focusing on how AI tools are being exploited by cybercriminals and, conversely, how AI is being leveraged to enhance cybersecurity measures. It aims to This paper aims at emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach that balances the benefi ts of AI with the necessity for robust cybersecurity infrastructure. As cyber threats evolve in complexity, it is suggestible that India must adopt AI by fostering innovation, enhancing legal frameworks and raising public awareness to safeguard its digital future. - Reproduced