Rajasthan Engineer Uses AI to Alter Government Job Merit List, Investigation Underway
A 27-year-old mining engineer from Rajasthan, Rahul Kumar Meeena, exploited security flaws in the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) recruitment portal using AI and VPN to remove three competitors' names from the provisional merit list for the 2024 Assistant Mining Engineer exam. The candidates received SMS notifications of withdrawal, though the withdrawal window had closed. The case was reported by RPSC officials and is under investigation by Ajmer Cyber Police following complaints about portal tampering.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 85%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 48/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- mint— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a factual account focusing on the incident without political framing. They include official statements from police and RPSC authorities, emphasizing procedural and security aspects. No political parties or ideological perspectives are involved, and the coverage centers on administrative and legal responses to the breach.
The tone across the articles is neutral to negative, highlighting the misuse of technology and security lapses. While the narrative details the engineer's actions and ensuing investigation, it avoids sensationalism, focusing instead on the facts and official responses, reflecting concern over integrity in recruitment processes.
How 2 sources covered this story
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