Addressing the persistent demand for pirated content requires understanding user motivations, economic constraints, and the perceived value of legitimate services. This blog explores the economic and experiential factors that lead audiences toward pirated content and considers how changes in pricing, access, and platform design could make legitimate streaming services a more appealing and accessible option.
The Demand Side of Piracy Read More »
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.
Is AI’s Environmental Cost the New Global Divide? Read More »
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.
Semiconductor Politics: Redefining Technological Sovereignty in an Interconnected World Read More »
As AI chatbots like Grok generate controversial content, questions arise about platform liability, free speech boundaries, and legal accountability in India’s evolving digital landscape.
Platform Liability in the Age of Grok Read More »
India’s New Income Tax Bill lets authorities access your emails, social media & bank accounts. Are your digital secrets safe?
Access to Virtual Digital Spaces Under the Income Tax Bill, 2025 Read More »
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.
India’s New Data Protection Law: A Roadmap for Enhancing Domestic Cyber Security Read More »
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.
Navigating the Shifting Global Landscape of AI Regulation Read More »
The recent legal developments involving ANI and the Wikimedia Foundation pose some concerns to freedom of speech and expression in India. The DHC’s orders compelling Wikimedia to disclose editor identities and remove content raise critical questions about the balance between protecting reputations and safeguarding free speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. As the matter progresses, its outcome will likely shape the future of open-access platforms and their ability to remain at the forefront of free and reliable information in a globally connected world.
Astroturfing and gendered disinformation distort public discourse and fuel tech-facilitated violence against women. This article examines digital platforms, calling for stronger accountability, transparent moderation, and improved digital literacy.
The dark web, accessed via special software, enables anonymous activities, including trading stolen data. In India, stolen Aadhar details, credit card info, and telecom user data have been sold, impacting millions.
Combatting Personal Data Sharing on the Dark Web: Framework, Challenges & Efforts Read More »
