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Securing India's critical infrastructure: Prioritising cybersecurity in chemical facilities
Cyber Security | Cyber and Technology Oct 07, 2024

Securing India's critical infrastructure: Prioritising cybersecurity in chemical facilities

The government must adapt and evolve existing cybersecurity frameworks to address the unique challenges critical infrastructure that chemical plants face ...

From access to empowerment: ICTs for persons with disabilities
Internet Governance Sep 28, 2024

From access to empowerment: ICTs for persons with disabilities

ICTs shape lives, especially for persons with disabilities. Although India’s record in supporting this community has been inspirational, targeted interventions are still required. ...

The age of AI and access to information paradox
Artificial Intelligence Sep 27, 2024

The age of AI and access to information paradox

Generative AI reduces the cost of information generation and transmission, leading to information overload and manipulation, undermining the civic participation potential outlined in SDG mandates for access to information ...

Bridging the gap: Accessible information for all
Internet Governance Sep 27, 2024

Bridging the gap: Accessible information for all

It is paramount to ensure that information is accessible to all without discrimination, by bridging divides in digital access, skills, and literacy ...

Accessing news and information online: A Pandora’s box?
Internet Governance | Cyber and Technology Sep 27, 2024

Accessing news and information online: A Pandora’s box?

Globally, most people access news and information online today, but the trend has a dark underside that we must act together to address. ...

Algorithmic transparency: Public access to information on automated decision-making
Cyber and Technology Sep 27, 2024

Algorithmic transparency: Public access to information on automated decision-making

As algorithms exercise an ever-increasing role in the digital sphere, there is a need to ensure that they function in alignment with societal values using algorithmic transparency ...

Data for all: Promoting open source data utilisation in India
Privacy & Data Protection | Cyber and Technology Sep 27, 2024

Data for all: Promoting open source data utilisation in India

Embracing open source data offers a pathway to unlock innovation, enhance governance, and foster economic growth ...

Ethical considerations in AI-driven access to information
Artificial Intelligence Sep 27, 2024

Ethical considerations in AI-driven access to information

AI-driven information access enhances how people find and consume information, but it also poses ethical challenges that must be addressed to ensure universal access ...

The emerging safety and ethical landscape of Brain-Computer Interfaces
Cyber and Technology Sep 26, 2024

The emerging safety and ethical landscape of Brain-Computer Interfaces

BCIs hold great potential for treating neuromuscular disorders but raise ethical and safety concerns, particularly as governments and companies explore commercial and military uses. ...

The dark web demystified: Its role in privacy, crime, and regulation
Cyber Security | Cyber and Technology Sep 19, 2024

The dark web demystified: Its role in privacy, crime, and regulation

As technology continues to evolve, combating dark web crime requires ongoing adaptation and collaboration among stakeholders to safeguard digital security and public safety on a global scale ...

Preparing India’s workforce for an AI future
Artificial Intelligence Aug 29, 2024

Preparing India’s workforce for an AI future

The AI age requires upskilling on the part of employees to adequately take advantage of the opportunities it has to offer ...

AI alignment as responsible innovation
Artificial Intelligence Aug 27, 2024

AI alignment as responsible innovation

AI alignment research aims to encode human values within AI development. However, due to diverse contexts and value systems, responsible innovation requires ongoing vigilance ...

COVID-19 attribution and China’s accountability
Cyber and Technology Aug 22, 2024

COVID-19 attribution and China’s accountability

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust biosecurity and biosafety measures worldwide ...

Can self-regulation navigate the fintech maze in India?
International Affairs | Cyber and Technology Aug 20, 2024

Can self-regulation navigate the fintech maze in India?

The Indian fintech sector has reacted positively to the RBI's self-regulatory initiative, but several challenges must be addressed for effective implementation ...

Biosecurity blueprint for India
Digital Inclusion Aug 17, 2024

Biosecurity blueprint for India

Given the complexity and potential risks associated with the biotechnological advancements, India should establish a dedicated biosecurity agency to assess and mitigate biosecurity threats ...

AI and central banks: Merging innovation with prudence
Artificial Intelligence Aug 16, 2024

AI and central banks: Merging innovation with prudence

Central banks are cautiously integrating AI, recognising its potential to enhance their functions while being mindful of the risks involved ...

Bridging AI’s trust gap to make India AI-ready
Cyber and Technology Aug 12, 2024

Bridging AI’s trust gap to make India AI-ready

By focusing on transparency, indigenous AI development, and upskilling the workforce, India can harness AI's potential while safeguarding national security and promoting fair competition. ...

Balancing ambition with realism: The role of AI in development
Cyber and Technology Jul 29, 2024

Balancing ambition with realism: The role of AI in development

Without the critical infrastructural prerequisites, AI’s role in development would remain stunted  ...

The AI “black box” conundrum
Cyber and Technology | Artificial Intelligence Jun 11, 2024

The AI “black box” conundrum

It is difficult and highly impractical for any AI regulation to be effective if the technology in question is hidden behind black boxes, be it training data or the algorithm itself. ...

AI and credit scoring: The algorithmic advantage and precaution
Digital Inclusion | Artificial Intelligence May 31, 2024

AI and credit scoring: The algorithmic advantage and precaution

The responsible use of AI-based credit scoring requires ongoing efforts from both industry and regulatory bodies. Despite its promise, its implementation comes with notable caveats. ...

The first international AI treaty: Progress with caveats
International Affairs | Artificial Intelligence May 22, 2024

The first international AI treaty: Progress with caveats

The Council of Europe adopted the first international legally binding treaty on AI. However, the regulatory approach and normative ambiguities leave key questions on responsibilities and liabilities unanswered. ...

Towards linguistically diverse information societies
Internet Governance | Cyber and Technology | Artificial Intelligence May 17, 2024

Towards linguistically diverse information societies

English dominates the Internet. But as the next billion swarm online from the developing world, access to relevant content in a language one comprehends will be crucial. ...

Understanding digital twin technology
Cyber and Technology | Digital Inclusion May 17, 2024

Understanding digital twin technology

As digital twin technology continues to evolve, its impact is visible across industries, but without clear regulations, the path to encouraging this growth in a balanced way remains uncertain ...

Data divide: The new face of digital inequality
Privacy & Data Protection | Digital Inclusion May 17, 2024

Data divide: The new face of digital inequality

The data divide can drastically impact the progress of the 2030 Agenda, thus bridging this divide is imperative to ensure that no one is left behind ...

Optimising digital innovation ecosystems for development
Cyber and Technology | Digital Inclusion | Artificial Intelligence May 17, 2024

Optimising digital innovation ecosystems for development

Digital innovation ecosystems are crucial for global development, but balanced growth requires adaptive capacity to optimise their performance ...

Exploring the nexus: Cryptocurrency, Zakat, and terror funding
Economics and Finance | Terrorism | Cyber and Technology May 08, 2024

Exploring the nexus: Cryptocurrency, Zakat, and terror funding

Cryptocurrencies have transformed financial transactions and donations, yet the anonymity they offer has been exploited by terrorist organisations ...

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