India’s UPI Voice Payments Under Attack: AI Deepfakes Threaten Fintech Security
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India’s UPI Voice Payments Under Attack: AI Deepfakes Threaten Fintech Security
Voice‑powered UPI payments now face a new menace: AI‑generated deepfake audio can mimic bank IVRs, tricking users into sending money to fraudsters. Fintechs must add real‑time deepfake detection.
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AI predictive models help keep Indian food prices steady amid global shocks
AI-driven forecasting is turning satellite data into real‑time price predictions, helping farmers, traders, and policymakers curb food inflation across India’s volatile supply chain and in the broader economy.
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