CBI Launches AI Chatbot 'Abhay' to Combat Digital Arrest Scams
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | CBI Launched AI Chatbot 'Abhay' |
| Why in News? | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched an AI-powered chatbot named Abhay to help citizens verify the authenticity of official notices and tackle digital arrest scams. |
| Launch | Launched by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant during the 22nd D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture organized by the CBI. |
| Purpose | Acts as a first line of defence by allowing citizens to verify claims before taking any action. |
| Need | Response to increasing cases of digital arrest scams where fraudsters impersonate CBI or police officials to extort money using fake notices. |
| Objective | Strengthen cyber safety, enhance public awareness, and provide a technological safeguard against sophisticated online frauds. |