In a first, Karnataka cops to deploy agentic AI to combat fake news: Report
Bengaluru: Karnataka police are set to deploy a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system in a landmark move to tackle online misinformation, fake news, and cybercrimes.
The new system will be powered by "agentic AI" — advanced AI technology capable of independently identifying and flagging harmful content on the internet, as reported by Deccan Herald on Monday.
The initiative builds on the earlier work of the Information Disorder Tackling Unit (IDTU) under the Department of Electronics, IT and BT. That unit has now been integrated into the newly established Cyber Command Unit (CCU) under the Home Department.
At the core of the CCU's strategy is the deployment of agentic AI systems. Unlike traditional AI models that rely heavily on human supervision, agentic AI can perform complex tasks autonomously and make real-time decisions, functioning as digital assistants for police officers.
"These agents are deployed across public parts of the internet to identify and flag harmful content. They do not access private messages or personal conversations," DH quoted a senior police official involved in the project as saying.
Once flagged, this content will be reviewed by human operators. If deemed relevant to the public, particularly in the case of misinformation, the content will be published on an interactive government platform — satya.gov.in — where it will be reframed in simple, easy-to-understand language. Citizens will also be able to participate by submitting verified information or reporting suspicious content, making the system more collaborative.
To build the capabilities of agentic AI, the police have begun working with both Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs) — machine learning systems capable of handling specific tasks with minimal input, DH added.
"These models are currently being used to complete targeted tasks. Over time, as we gather more data, we'll use it to train our agentic systems," the officer mentioned.
All development work is being carried out in-house at the IDTU. So far, the unit has been relying on traditional AI to monitor misinformation online and had achieved strong results with high accuracy. However, those systems were limited in scope and required substantial human oversight. The shift to agentic AI is expected to reduce that dependency and scale up operations.
Meanwhile, the officer cautioned that even the most advanced AI systems are still capable of producing false or misleading conclusions, a phenomenon known as "hallucination." As a result, human oversight will remain essential even after these systems are deployed. "Developing and refining such high-tech systems requires continuous observation, research, and testing," the officer added.
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Bihar minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's national working president
New Delhi (PTI): Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin was on Sunday appointed as the BJP national working president and is likely to eventually succeed JP Nadda as its national president, signalling a generational shift in the ruling party.
Nabin, 45, son of late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha -- a veteran BJP leader and former MLA -- is considered dynamic and ideologically rooted, and deeply committed to the organisation, party leaders said.
A five-time MLA, he represents Bankipur assembly constituency in Bihar and has served twice as a minister in the Bihar Government.
His tenures as a minister in Bihar and his role as the party incharge of Chhattisgarh have been truly outstanding and marked by his effective organisational leadership, they said.
The BJP parliamentary board picked Nabin for the post.
"Bharatiya Janata Party's parliamentary board has appointed Nitin Nabin, a minister in the Bihar government, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national working president with immediate effect," BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said in a notification.
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Nabin, who belongs to the Kayastha community, is likely to succeed incumbent BJP chief Nadda and is one of the youngest leaders to occupy the post, the leaders said.
Nadda, 65, was appointed the BJP President in January 2020 and has already completed his full term. He was granted extensions to lead the party through the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Congratulating Nabin on his appointment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he has distinguished himself as a "hardworking Karyakarta" and expressed confidence that his energy and dedication will strengthen the party.
"He is a young and industrious leader with rich organisational experience and has an impressive record as MLA as well as Minister in Bihar for multiple terms. He has diligently worked to fulfil people's aspirations.
"He is known for his humble nature and grounded style of working. I am confident that his energy and dedication will strengthen our Party in the times to come. Congratulations to him on becoming the BJP National Working President," PM Modi said on X.
Nabin has also worked extensively for Yuva Morcha. His appointment reflects the BJP’s focus on capable leadership and signals a generational shift, the leaders said.
BJP chief Nadda also greeted Nabin and said he was confident that the party would attain new heights under his leadership.
"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the dynamic BJP leader from the sacred land of knowledge and culture, Bihar, and Minister in the Bihar Government, Shri Nitin Nabin ji on his appointment as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
"I am fully confident that under the guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and your leadership, the organisation will reach new heights with the sentiments of nation-building and public service. Heartfelt best wishes for your illustrious and successful tenure," he said on X.
