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Symposium on ‘AI, Dual-use Technology and National Security: India’s Strategic Imperative’

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As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes the global balance of power, this dialogue addressed its implications for India’s national security strategy. The roundtable explored the evolving role of AI in geopolitics, defence, and cyber warfare; deliberated on India’s pursuit of strategic autonomy in AI infrastructure and compute capabilities; and critically examined AI’s nature as a dual-use technology.

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Is AI’s Environmental Cost the New Global Divide?

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As AI rapidly reshapes our world, its growing environmental toll raises urgent questions of global equity. This blog explores the question of whether we are on the verge of broadening the North-South divide that has long plagued the climate crisis.

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Understanding Virtual Digital Space Under The Income Tax Bill, 2025

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The newly introduced Income Tax Bill, 2025 (New IT Bill) enables tax authorities to access virtual digital space—such as emails, social media accounts, and online financial platforms—when there is suspicion of tax evasion or when an individual is believed to hold undisclosed income or property and denies access to relevant information.

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Semiconductor Politics: Redefining Technological Sovereignty in an Interconnected World

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Technological sovereignty is no longer about isolation, but strategic control. For India, the path forward lies in targeted innovation, global partnerships, and leveraging strengths in chip design and manufacturing to integrate into the global semiconductor ecosystem.

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Comments on the Report of the Subcommittee on AI Governance and Guidelines Development

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Key recommendations for strengthening India’s AI governance framework, focusing on regulatory clarity, innovation, and risk mitigation. Aligning with global best practices, the report emphasises transparency, responsibility, and harm minimization to drive ethical AI development.

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India’s New Data Protection Law: A Roadmap for Enhancing Domestic Cyber Security

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India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) strengthens cybersecurity through data minimization, consent frameworks, and robust breach response mechanisms. Learn how these measures enhance data privacy and security for individuals and organizations.

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Comments on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

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Explore insights on India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and Draft Rules, 2025. Learn how MeitY’s consultative initiatives aim to balance privacy rights and data fiduciaries’ needs for a robust digital framework.

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Navigating the Shifting Global Landscape of AI Regulation

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Explore the evolving global landscape of AI regulation in 2025, from the EU’s pro-regulatory stance to the US’s innovation-first approach. Learn how India and South Korea balance innovation with safeguards, and discover the impact of China’s DeepSeek R1 breakthrough. Understand the challenges of ethical AI governance in a divided world.

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