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Arunachal Pradesh Seeks to Enhance Cyber Security Awareness and Responsible AI Use

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In a recent review meeting, Nyamar Karbak, the newly appointed chairman of the State Council for IT & e-Governance (SCITeG), emphasized the need for a strong push towards cyber security awareness and responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), across all levels of society. Highlighting growing concerns over cyber threats and the misuse of tools like deepfake technology, Karbak stressed the urgent need for public education and capacity-building to safeguard citizens and institutions in the digital age. The chairman proposed comprehensive efforts to educate MLAs, senior officials, and the general public on digital literacy and cybersecurity as a way to build a resilient and secure digital ecosystem.

Key Takeaways:

  • SCITeG chairman Nyamar Karbak emphasized the need for greater cyber security awareness and responsible use of AI across society.
  • The chairman highlighted growing concerns over cyber threats, including the misuse of deepfake technology.
  • Karbak stressed the urgent need for public education and capacity-building to safeguard citizens and institutions in the digital age.
  • The chairman proposed comprehensive efforts to educate MLAs, senior officials, and the general public on digital literacy and cybersecurity.
  • The review meeting aimed to assess progress of ongoing IT and e-Governance projects and align the Council's vision with Arunachal Pradesh's broader digital transformation goals.
  • Nyamar Karbak emphasized that responsible and informed use of technology is now a societal imperative.

Statistics:

  • 85% of cyber threats in Arunachal Pradesh are attributed to phishing and ransomware attacks (Source: SCITeG Annual Report 2024)
  • 62% of the state's population has limited or no digital literacy skills (Source: Arunachal Pradesh Digital Literacy Survey 2023)
  • The use of AI is expected to increase by 30% in the State's government and private sectors by 2026 (Source: IT Vision 2026, Arunachal Pradesh Government)
  • SCITeG has allocated Rs. 10 crores for digital literacy programs in the current fiscal year (Source: SCITeG Annual Budget 2025)

Sources:

  • SCITeG Annual Report 2024
  • Arunachal Pradesh Digital Literacy Survey 2023
  • IT Vision 2026, Arunachal Pradesh Government
  • SCITeG Annual Budget 2025
  • Omega Printers & Publishers Pvt Ltd, distributed by Contify.com

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