<ul><li>ASTR is an artificial intelligence &amp; facial recognition-powered solution developed by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in India.</li><li>The AI-powered tool utilizes data analytics techniques to identify SIM cards that have been issued using fake or forged documents.</li><li>Using ASTR, the DoT has been able to detect and block over 36.61 lakh fraudulent mobile connections&nbsp;obtained using counterfeit documents for cybercrimes.</li><li>The implementation of ASTR involved analyzing more than 87 crore mobile connections through a paper-based Know Your Customer (KYC) process.</li></ul>

What Is ASTR? DoT Uses AI Solution to Block Over 36 Lakh 'Phoney' Mobile Connections

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