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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday issued a blunt warning against the growing menace of digital fraud and so-called \u201cdigital arrest\u201d scams, flagging how ordinary people \u2014 from senior citizens to families saving for children\u2019s education \u2014 are being duped of their hard-earned money by cyber criminals.Even as he cautioned people to stay vigilant and adhere to official banking processes, the PM used his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to spotlight a contrasting story of technology being used for national good \u2014 showcasing how artificial intelligence is helping India preserve, restore and reimagine its ancient knowledge systems for a global audience.In his monthly radio address, Modi said fraudsters were increasingly targeting innocent citizens.\u201cIn \u2018Mann Ki Baat\u2019, I have spoken to you at length about digital arrest\u2026 still such incidents are happening around us, that are unpardonable,\u201d he said. \u201cWe often come to know that a senior citizen has been swindled of their lifelong earnings.\u201dThe PM cautioned people against fake calls, messages and links disguised as official communication. \u201cSomeone calls up and says, \u2018I am a big officer. You have to share some details.\u2019 After this, innocent people do just that,\u201d he said, stressing that KYC or re-KYC should be completed \u201conly through your bank branch, official app, and authorised medium\u201d. He urged citizens not to share OTPs, Aadhaar numbers or bank account information, adding, \u201cmost importantly, keep changing your password from time to time.\u201dModi also highlighted how India is blending cutting-edge technology with its civilisational heritage, drawing from demonstrations at the recently held Global AI Impact Summit in Delhi. \u201cLeaders from all over the world were amazed to see how, with the help of AI, we are preserving our ancient texts, our ancient knowledge, our manuscripts and adapting them for today\u2019s generation,\u201d he said.Citing the live demonstration of Sushruta Samhita, Modi explained the multi-step AI process showcased at the summit. \u201cIn the first step, it was shown how, with the help of technology, we are improving the image quality of manuscripts and making them readable,\u201d he said.\u201cIn the second step, this image was converted into machine-readable text\u2026 the machine-readable text was read by an AI avatar\u2026 and further\u2026 this invaluable Indian knowledge can be translated into Indian and foreign languages,\u201d Modi saidThe PM said global leaders had showed \u201cgreat interest in learning about India\u2019s ancient knowledge through a modern avatar\u201d, underlining India\u2019s growing confidence in pairing advanced AI tools with its cultural and intellectual legacy.<\/div>\n\n