Kranthi Kumar Gadidesi outlines the pros and cons of AI

Jharkhand Inspector General Kranthi Kumar Gadidesi kicked things off by pointing out both the promise and pitfalls of AI tools like facial recognition and crime mapping.
He flagged real challenges (like tech gaps, lack of skills, tight budgets, and unclear rules) that make adopting these tools tough.

Privacy risks and ethical concerns

Gadidesi also didn't shy away from tough topics: he raised concerns about privacy risks, bias in algorithms, accountability issues, and potential threats to constitutional rights.
SVU's Vice Chancellor Professor Tata Narasinga Rao still sees AI as key for modern policing.
Meanwhile, Professor B.V. Muralidhar reminded everyone that history—from Watergate to more recent scandals—shows why we need strong safeguards.

The way forward for Indian policing

The big takeaway?
As Indian policing leans toward using more tech to prevent crime before it happens (not just react after), figuring out how to balance innovation with ethics is more important than ever.