Evidences of Has technology made modern society a more dangerous place?

 Deepfake Threats

• Context: PM Modi’s voice was cloned in AI-generated videos.

• Danger: Misinformation can incite panic or manipulate public opinion.

• Insight: Technology amplifies deception when ethics lag.

 Cyberattacks on Institutions

• Context: AIIMS Delhi suffered a massive ransomware attack in 2022.

• Danger: Patient data compromised, services disrupted.

• Insight: Digital dependence creates new vulnerabilities.

 Digital Lending Harassment

• Context: Illegal loan apps led to suicides and extortion across India.

• Danger: Tech-enabled financial abuse.

• Insight: Convenience without regulation becomes predatory.

 Surveillance Without Consent

• Context: Hyderabad Police deployed facial recognition in public spaces.

• Danger: Civil liberties at risk.

• Insight: Safety must not come at the cost of freedom.

 Online Radicalization

• Context: WhatsApp and Telegram are used to spread hate speech and incite violence.

• Danger: Echo chambers fuel extremism.

• Insight: Tech can connect or isolate dangerously.