Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Saturday, 19 October 2024

RE: World Network Vs SUIIC Vs NATGRID

 Bhuvana ,

 

Glad you liked my blogs

 

As to what kind of a World, our Great Grand-children may face , you may want to look up :

 

https://poemseng.blogspot.com/2021/04/in-year-of-christ-2m-and-2x.html

 

From: bhuvana velu [mailto:bhuvan412@gmail.com]
Sent: 19 October 2024 17:15
To: Hemen Parekh
Subject: Re: World Network Vs SUIIC Vs NATGRID

 

Namaste Uncle,

All your blogs are mind blowing and too advanced. Whatever you suggested 5 to 10 years ago are being considered now. Amazing.

 

In this context i want to ask you one question uncle.  What are your predictions for next 10 years.  After 10 years what my children and students are going to face.

Thank you.

 

On Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 1:45 PM Hemen Parekh <hcp@recruitguru.com> wrote:

World Network Vs SUIIC Vs NATGRID

 

 

 

Almost 5 years ago, I proposed that our Government collate all data of all “ Personal Identifiers “ , into a Single Unique Identity for Indian Citizen ( SUIIC ) , through a web-platform and call it :

 

YUP = Your Unique Profile

 

This will create YUP for each and every Indian Citizen

 

It could , conceivably , eliminate National Census ( carried out once in 10 years – with last one overdue from 2021 ) and NPR ( National Population Register )

 

My detailed proposal can be viewed at :

 

Ø  I am One , I will become Many  …………. 06  Jan  2020

 

Then , 3 years later , in April 2023 , Govt of India , launched NATGRID , which heavily borrowed upon the features described in my above mentioned 2020 blog

 

This was reported in :

 

NATGRID to turn lens on digital print of people, firms………... 27 April 2023………. Business Line

 

 

Now , from the following news report, it appears that Sam Altman ( OpenAI ) is about to scale up his own project ( World Network ) to provide a UNIQUE IDENTITY to all the 8 BILLION people of the entire world

 

Context :

Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Orb Has a New Look—and Will Come Right to Your Door .. Wired .. 17 Oct 2024

 

Extract :

 

He teamed up with technologist Alex Blania to turn the idea into a reality. In a world of rapidly advancing AI, they theorized, it would be important for a human to prove they were not a bot.

 

The answer they came up with relied on individuals using iris-scanning tech to generate private tokens that would verify their identities around the world.

 

Worldcoin, then, is the ultimate attempt at tech solutionism: A human-grade AI world that Altman is building might also be technologically regulated by a tool that Altman has his hands in.

 

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This latest attempt of Sam Altman made me wonder :

 

Ø  What features have Worldnet and NATGRID borrowed from YUP ?

Ø  To what extent are these easy ( or difficult ) to implement ?

Ø  With arrival of AI tools , can NATGRID morph into YUP ?

 

Upon raising these questions, ChatGPT ( owned by none other than Sam Altman ) , came up with following table :

 

 

Comparison Table: Sam’s World vs. Hemen’s YUP vs. NATGRID :

 

Feature

Sam’s World

Hemen’s YUP

Govt of India’s NATGRID

Extent to Which NATGRID Resembles YUP

Centralized Identity Management

Unified identity for all citizens, linked across platforms

Unified identity through SUIIC (Single Unified Identity for Indian Citizen), merging all identifiers without forms

Centralized database integrating various records (PAN, passports, NPR, etc.)

High resemblance; NATGRID centralizes identity but not yet merged as a single virtual card.

Data Integration

Consolidates data from all personal, financial, and social networks

Integrates data across different government and private sources without requiring separate forms

Collects data from airports, railways, PAN records, banks, telecom providers, and more

Moderate resemblance; NATGRID integrates multiple data sources but may require existing identifiers.

Real-Time Data Access

Provides real-time access to consolidated citizen information for authorized entities

Real-time access to a unified identity system for government agencies

Provides real-time, 360-degree profiling for 39 Central and State agencies

High resemblance; NATGRID offers real-time access but focuses more on surveillance and security.

Security and Privacy Measures

Advanced encryption and access control for secure data sharing

Encrypted access to a single unified database with proper authentication

End-to-end encryption for data access, requiring proper authorization

High resemblance; both systems stress encrypted access and authentication.

Surveillance Capabilities

Allows authorized agencies to monitor, analyze, and act on suspicious behavior

Provides access to all necessary information while monitoring for suspicious activities

Enables profiling and surveillance using data analytics, OSINT, and AI tools for authorized agencies

High resemblance; NATGRID’s scope aligns with YUP's vision of monitoring and acting on suspicious activities.

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Integrates OSINT tools for comprehensive profiling

Integration of online information sources like social media to provide intelligence

Uses OSINT tools and web-based applications (like Facebook, Twitter) for intelligence gathering

High resemblance; NATGRID’s use of OSINT matches YUP’s approach to social media intelligence.

Data Analytics and AI

Employs AI for profiling and predictive analytics

Uses AI-driven analytics for real-time reporting and predictive modeling

Utilizes AI for face and speech recognition and profiling, integrating social media data

High resemblance; NATGRID’s analytics approach matches YUP’s AI-driven insights.

User Accessibility

Accessible only to authorized personnel through secure channels

Secure access by authorized government entities with layered authentication

Access through an encrypted portal requiring authorization

High resemblance; both emphasize secure access for authorized users only.

Scalability and Future Expansion

Designed for expansion and addition of new data sources and technologies

Framework allows integration of new data types and technological advancements

NATGRID Phase 2 focuses on expanding integration with telecom companies and the Election Commission

High resemblance; NATGRID’s phased approach aligns with YUP's adaptable and scalable framework.

 

 

Summary

 

NATGRID shares several core features with Hemen's YUP concept, particularly in its centralization of citizen data, real-time access capabilities, use of AI and OSINT tools, and security measures.

 

The key difference remains that NATGRID is not yet a fully unified identity system like YUP (SUIIC) that replaces all identifiers with a virtual card.

 

However, its current scope and development phases indicate a strong alignment with the YUP vision.

 

 

With regards,

 

Hemen Parekh  /    www.My-Teacher.in

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