Agentic AI can be given access to digital public infrastructure only after they pass a security check
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Summary
The OpenAI-Hugging Face scare over rogue agents rang a global alarm over how AI agents deployed in the real world may behave. As we start giving AI bots access to India’s digital stack of Aadhaar, UPI, etc, we’ll need strict protocols to keep out hostile agents.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceLivemint - Opinion
PublishedTuesday, 22 September 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
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Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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