Kanishk Gaur is a renowned Digital, Cyber Security, and Public Policy Expert.
Athenian Tech CEO Dr Kanishk Gaur has issued a stark warning over AI-driven cyber fraud, highlighting how criminals exploit ₹500 voice cloning and face swapping tools to impersonate relatives and drain bank accounts. Beyond identity manipulation, Dr Gaur flagged silent technical threats such as clone apps and remote device hijacking, engineered to covertly intercept passwords and OTPs.
Dr Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, discusses how China-sponsored influence campaigns leverage AI-enabled bot networks and fake social media accounts to malign the Indian community in Singapore, deliberately exploiting ethnic divisions to damage their social and economic standing. He shows how state-supported information warfare targets Indians globally.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation warns that pig butchering crypto scams use fake identities and AI-generated personas to lure victims into fraudulent investment schemes, targeting even digitally aware individuals.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, highlights the need for having climate-resilient infrastructure as India’s data centr industry grows rapidly, warning that the rising temperatures, energy demand, and water scarcity could strain both digital and environmental resources.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, highlights that the rise of GPT-5.5, Claude, and other autonomous AI models marks AI’s shift into critical digital infrastructure. He warns that overreliance on foreign AI systems could impact India’s economy, jobs, and national security, stressing on the need for a strong domestic AI ecosystem.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, warns that AI-generated deepfakes and insider frauds are making Aadhaar-linked systems easier to exploit which makes a strong case for having in place monitoring and better security controls.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, says that Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview is alarming because it can uncover zero-day vulnerabilities at scale and speed, thereby making it easier for sinister elements to launch cyberattacks.
Kanishk Gaur, tech expert and founder of India Future Foundation, warns that workers wearing head-mounted cameras may be unknowingly training AI systems that could replace their jobs, which makes a strong case for having in place strong AI laws and worker’s protection.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, highlights the growing use of psychological tactics by attackers targeting India’s critical infrastructure, posing significant risks to national security. He stresses on the need for greater awareness and shared responsibility, urging individuals to better understand these threats and their real-world impact.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, highlights the growing threat of fake narratives originating from outside the country, such as deepfake videos and other new online methods. He warns that such content can disturb public order and pose risks to national security. He stresses on the need for better safety measures and accountability, while also calling for rules that maintain proper oversight without affecting freedom of expression.
While highlighting how scammers exploit social media to deceive individuals, in the visa process, Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, explains why you should not trust agents or middleman for your services. Elaborating on the matter, he further states that if you do, then please do verify information such as visa procedures, fee, required documents and processing timelines through official embassy sources.
While highlighting the difficulties in enforcing bans on social media to protect minors, Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, states that it is largely a result of fragmented rules, weak platform compliance, and lack of coordination among various departments. He stresses on the need for a unified national approach to turn policy intent into effective real-world implementation.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, highlights the risks social media pose for children and questions the effectiveness of state-level bans. He stresses on the need for a national framework with clear, enforceable rules, rather than policies that make headlines but are hard to implement.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, outlines the implications of the Meta lawsuit for Indians who share banking alerts, legal documents, and business information on WhatsApp. He explains how end-to-end encryption makes WhatsApp a secure platform and offers strong safeguards against potential privacy breaches.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, explains how AI and market pressures are shifting hiring away from traditional IT service firms towards Global Capability Centres (GCCs). He also stresses the importance of reskilling today’s youth as artificial intelligence and machine learning are increasingly adopted by traditional institutions.
Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athenian Tech, draws attention to the increasing threat of cyber fraud as digital arrests rise nationwide. In this case, he explains how SIM boxing and sophisticated social engineering were used to manipulate a couple and wipe out their life savings, illustrating the tactics commonly employed by cybercriminals today.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, warned that X’s continued non-compliance with India’s IT and intermediary guidelines puts it at risk of losing safe-harbour protection. He said the lack of a trust and safety team makes the platform unsafe, especially for women and children, and exposes it to legal action by the government.
Kanishk Gaur, Founder of India Future Foundation, warned that low-quality AI-generated videos are fueling misinformation, harming children, and diluting the content ecosystem. He said platforms are amplifying “algorithm bait” over meaningful creativity, calling for responsible AI use and stronger platform accountability.