Indian Railways’ ticket booking platform IRCTC has launched a digital war against ticket brokers and illegal software. Now your ticket booking process is strictly monitored by human eyes as well as Artificial Intelligence (AI). If you also use some smart tricks while booking Tatkal tickets, then be careful; One small mistake on your part can get your ID blocked forever.
IRCTC’s new AI system is now monitoring how fast you are filling the forms. If it takes only 4 to 5 seconds to fill the passenger’s details, then AI considers it as an alarm bell. Normally it takes more time for a human being to type name, age and other information. An extraordinary speed like 4.2 seconds is possible only with auto-fill software or script, once caught, the AI system puts the account in the suspicious category.
avoid these mistakes
- Copy-Paste and Auto Fill: If you are using cut-paste or auto-fill tools instead of typing the details, the AI will track it immediately.
- Script Based Booking: Use of any kind of illegal software or coding scripts will now be impossible.
- Abnormal Typing Pattern: Your typing speed and manner will also now be monitored.
Login Pattern and Device Tracking
Not only booking, but your login method has also been restricted. If a user repeatedly logs in and logs out, he may be banned for 24 hours. Apart from this, AI is now also tracking your mobile number, IP address and device pattern. If multiple suspicious activities are found from the same device or IP, the system will ‘red flag’ it.
What will be the benefit to common passengers?
The biggest objective of this AI war is to provide Tatkal tickets to real passengers. The common man was not able to get a confirmed ticket due to the brokers selling the tickets within seconds through auto-software. Now the vigilance of AI will control the brokers and passengers will be able to get better service and facilities.
