Did you know AI [Artificial Intelligence] can create your fake Aadhaar card, which is a proof of your identity and address issued only by the Indian government? Amid the Ghibli frenzy, this discovery has further mounted security concerns among people.
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Aadhaar card is a 12-digit unique identity for every Indian individual, including children and infants. It “establishes uniqueness of every individual on the basis of demographic and biometric information,” the government says. Each individual is given a single unique Aadhaar ID number.
Here’s your step-by-step guide to verify if Aadhaar card is fake or real
AI-generated Aadhaar vs real Aadhaar
Check the images below to better understand the difference. The image on the right side is the one created using ChatGPT and the two images on the right are the sample of an actual Aadhaar card shared by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI):
Difference 1: Check the passport-size image on the Id. AI-generated images, even those sourced from an uploaded/genuine image, may vary. Mint tried creating an Aadhar card and found that the image on the fake Id was absolutely different from the one uploaded.
Difference 2: Compare the Hindi/English font on the real and the fake Aadhar card.
Difference 3: Check the syntax — the structure of Aadhaar including placement of colons, slash and commas.
Difference 4: Carefully check the logos of Aadhar and Government of India.
Difference 5: See if a QR code is there on the Aadhar card. If it’s there, scan to check if it’s genuine.
How to verify aadhaar on UIDAI website β Step-by-step guide
One can verify their Aadhaar card online at OR https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/verifyAadhaar
STEP 1: Go to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/verifyAadhaar
STEP 2: Click on “Check Aadhaar Validity” — https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/check-aadhaar-validity/en
STEP 3: Enter 12-digit Aadhaar number and captcha code
If the Aadhaar number is fake, you won’t be able to proceed, and the website will ask you to enter a valid Aadhaar number. You can proceed only if you add a valid number. If you pass this stage, new page will appear which will say: “[Entered Aadhaar numver] Exists”; “Aadhaar Verification Completed”
STEP 4: Match the details on this screen with the details β name, state, gender β on the card.
Use Virtual Aadhaar for Privacy
Virtual ID (VID) is a temporary, revocable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar number. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number whenever authentication or e-KYC services are performed. Authentication may be performed using VID in a manner similar to using Aadhaar number. It is not possible to derive Aadhaar number from VID.
Can anyone else generate VID for you?
The government says no other entity like AUA/KUA can generate VID on behalf of Aadhaar number holder. The VID can be generated by the Aadhaar number holder by himself/herself only. Aadhaar number holder will receive the VID through SMS on registered mobile number.
