MeitY tells ministries to tighten AI cyber defences, issue OEM guidelines

MeitY has urged various ministries to beef up their AI cyber defenses and introduced new OEM guidelines to ensure robust security measures. These guidelines stress the importance of regular security checks for flaws and maintaining detailed records of software components to safeguard against potential cyber threats. This move is crucial as AI technologies become increasingly integrated into national infrastructure, highlighting the need for stringent cyber defenses to protect sensitive data and systems from evolving cyber threats.