Maharashtra Develops AI Tool For Nationality Screening

The Maharashtra government partnered with IIT Bombay to develop a Rs 3-crore language-based AI tool to identify suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on 11 January. After three months of testing the system reached about 60% reliability, and officials expect full reliability within five to six months before deploying it to assist police and support deportation efforts.