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The NFT lipstick effect: The future of art in the Metaverse
Privacy & Data Protection Mar 03, 2023

The NFT lipstick effect: The future of art in the Metaverse

NFTs are undoubtedly an opportunity for the present and the future of art, but they come with serious consequences ...

UPI in the Gulf: Revolutionising remittances
International Affairs | Internet Governance | Cyber and Technology Feb 20, 2023

UPI in the Gulf: Revolutionising remittances

Enabling UPI services in the Gulf can simplify and streamline the process of sending money to India ...

Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance using a relational governance framework
Media and Internet | Cyber and Technology Feb 09, 2023

Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance using a relational governance framework

A relational governance framework could help ensure that the benefits of AI are maximised while minimising potential harm. ...

Do internet search engines stifle human cognition?
Media and Internet | Cyber and Technology | Privacy & Data Protection Feb 07, 2023

Do internet search engines stifle human cognition?

India must act fast to mitigate the high risks, ensure that search engines live up to their responsibilities, and be transparent ...

Practising digital osmosis: India’s role in the global splinternet
Media and Internet | Cyber Security | Connectivity | Privacy & Data Protection Feb 07, 2023

Practising digital osmosis: India’s role in the global splinternet

Through digital osmosis, India attempts to balance profits from international engagements with national security considerations ...

Data free flow with trust: Is there a solution in sight?
Media and Internet | Developing and Emerging Economies | Privacy & Data Protection Jan 28, 2023

Data free flow with trust: Is there a solution in sight?

2023 could be a monumental year for facilitating DFFT as more and more countries are moving away from the concept of blanket data localisation ...

Decentralised social networks and consumer agency
Media and Internet | Privacy & Data Protection Jan 27, 2023

Decentralised social networks and consumer agency

Social media and networking is also being scrutinised in the wake new data privacy laws ...

Aggregative, derivative, creative: Generative AI and human creativity
Cyber and Technology Jan 06, 2023

Aggregative, derivative, creative: Generative AI and human creativity

Adequate regulations need to be put in place as the mass adoption of gen-AI is inevitable and fast-approaching ...

The G20 and India’s role in cryptocurrency regulation
Economics and Finance | Internet Governance | Economic Diplomacy Jan 05, 2023

The G20 and India’s role in cryptocurrency regulation

With no global consensus or frameworks in place, cryptocurrency regulation is one area where India can lead the way by leveraging the G20 presidency ...

Digi Yatra: Convenience at a Cost?
Cyber Security | Internal Security | Cyber and Technology Jan 02, 2023

Digi Yatra: Convenience at a Cost?

Although the Digi Yatra aims to make airports future-ready, it does not tackle the real causes of congestion in airports ...

Building an ethical AI Future through XAI financing
Media and Internet | Artificial Intelligence Dec 29, 2022

Building an ethical AI Future through XAI financing

The tradeoff between explainability and efficiency will need to be covered through purposeful investment ...

Indian tech startups: A mixed picture
Media and Internet | Cyber and Technology Dec 27, 2022

Indian tech startups: A mixed picture

Indian tech startups are confronting huge roadblocks as funding runs low

OCEN: A digital transformation of credit systems?
Cyber and Technology | Privacy & Data Protection Dec 26, 2022

OCEN: A digital transformation of credit systems?

OCEN could emerge as a uniquely Indian digital success story in the years ahead

DNA Technology Regulation Bill: Concerns on data privacy, dependence, and bias
Internet Governance | Law and Justice | Privacy & Data Protection Dec 20, 2022

DNA Technology Regulation Bill: Concerns on data privacy, dependence, and bias

While a noble attempt, this bill does bring up concerns around biases in law and infringement of personal privacy

A matter of trust: How New Delhi sees the Quad tech partnership
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics | Cyber and Technology Dec 17, 2022

A matter of trust: How New Delhi sees the Quad tech partnership

The Quad tech partnership is rooted in how it complements the broader strategic and economic objectives of each Quad member ...

Public digital platforms – the value co-creation imperative
Media and Internet | Cyber and Technology Dec 16, 2022

Public digital platforms – the value co-creation imperative

Beyond trust in digital platforms, a key factor affecting adoption of platforms is that of “value co-creation”

Right to information is central to personal data protection
Law and Justice | Privacy & Data Protection Dec 08, 2022

Right to information is central to personal data protection

The absence of oversight mechanisms to curtail misuse of technologies by the State carry big risks for the citizens

Nurturing Responsible Young Netizens through Digital Civics
Media and Internet Dec 05, 2022

Nurturing Responsible Young Netizens through Digital Civics

To ensure that the youth become effective ‘Digital Citizens’ of India, cybersecurity awareness focusing on digital civics and cyber hygiene needs to be imparted

India’s cybersecurity priorities for G20 Presidency
Media and Internet | Cyber Security | Cyber and Technology Dec 04, 2022

India’s cybersecurity priorities for G20 Presidency

India now has the opportunity to spearhead a global partnership to build a safe cyberspace and to prioritise cybersecurity concerns

The crypto winter: FTX and the crisis of trust
Media and Internet Dec 04, 2022

The crypto winter: FTX and the crisis of trust

There appears to be a growing trust deficit as a spate of crises rattle the crypto space ...

The AIIMS cyberattack reflects India’s critical vulnerabilities
Media and Internet | Cyber Security Dec 03, 2022

The AIIMS cyberattack reflects India’s critical vulnerabilities

In the quest for digitalisation, India has become an easy target for cyberattacks due to poor cybersecurity

Indian TechFin: Are regulations sufficient enough?
Economics and Finance | Media and Internet | Cyber and Technology Nov 28, 2022

Indian TechFin: Are regulations sufficient enough?

The emergence of Indian TechFin has posed regulatory challenges that need to be addressed

A sustainable semiconductor mission for India
Cyber and Technology Nov 09, 2022

A sustainable semiconductor mission for India

As India sets out to be the next key semiconductor hub, it should strive to make the manufacturing process more efficient and sustainable ...

Data flow and privacy - India’s role as the G20 President
Media and Internet | Privacy & Data Protection Nov 05, 2022

Data flow and privacy - India’s role as the G20 President

India must ensure that the needs of developing countries are considered when discussing cross border flow of data

Data flow and privacy – India’s role as the G20 President
Media and Internet | Privacy & Data Protection Nov 05, 2022

Data flow and privacy – India’s role as the G20 President

India must ensure that the needs of developing countries are considered when discussing cross border flow of data ...

The Digital Rupee: The next step in India’s digital transformation
Indian Economy | Economics and Finance Oct 31, 2022

The Digital Rupee: The next step in India’s digital transformation

As countries around the world explore design and implementation strategies for CBDCs, India can play a pivotal role in setting a global benchmark ...

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Mannat Jaspal

Mannat Jaspal is currently serving as a Director & Fellow - Climate and Energy, at the ORF Middle East, UAE. Her research delves into the intricate interplay of geopolitics, geoeconomics, and climate & energy policy. She specializes in climate and ...

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Mannat Jaspal is currently serving as a Director & Fellow - Climate and Energy, at the ORF Middle East, UAE. Her research delves into the intricate interplay of geopolitics, geoeconomics, and climate & energy policy. She specializes in climate and ...

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