Tag: Artificial Intelligence

Trusted AI for Emotional Wellbeing: Pathways to Safe, Inclusive Adoption

February 10, 2026 / Events / AI Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Future, Event, Event Report, IGAP, Indian Governance & Policy Project

On 10 February 2026, IGAP, in collaboration with Infiheal Healthtech, convened a multi-stakeholder roundtable titled “Trusted AI for Emotional Wellbeing: Pathways to Safe, Inclusive Adoption.” The discussion brought together clinicians, technologists, policymakers, legal experts, industry leaders, and civil society representatives to examine the evolving role of AI in mental health.

Trusted AI for Emotional Wellbeing: Pathways to Safe, Inclusive Adoption Read More »

AI Cybersecurity Governance: Legal and Policy Solutions for India’s Digital Systems

February 4, 2026 / Events / AI Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Future, Event, Event Report, IGAP, Indian Governance & Policy Project

On 4 February 2026, IGAP, in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM), convened a high-level panel titled “AI Cybersecurity Governance: Legal and Policy Solutions for India’s Digital Systems.” The session brought together regulators, industry leaders, technologists, and legal experts to examine how AI is reshaping India’s cybersecurity landscape.

AI Cybersecurity Governance: Legal and Policy Solutions for India’s Digital Systems Read More »

Born Connected: Keeping Childhood Safe in a Digital India

December 1, 2025 / Research Reports & Stakeholder Comments / Artificial Intelligence, Child Safety, Civil Penalties, Legal Frameworks, Online harm, Privacy

While digital access enables learning, creativity, and connection, it also exposes children to exploitation, harmful content, and psychological risk. These risks extend beyond criminalized harms. This IGAP study charts a coordinated path for child safety and also highlights emerging harms which affect the largest number of children, but receive the least systematic response.

Born Connected: Keeping Childhood Safe in a Digital India Read More »

IIGF 2025 Session on ‘Privilege in AI Conversations: From Trust to Risk’

November 28, 2025 / Events / AI Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Future, Event, Event Report, IGAP, IIGF 2025, Indian Governance & Policy Project

The Indian Governance and Policy Project (IGAP) hosted a session at the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2025 on building a fair, accountable, and inclusive platform economy. Organised in collaboration with Chase Advisors and The Dialogue, the discussion examined the future of digital work in India, focusing on social protection, platform governance, regulatory challenges, and the need to balance innovation with worker rights.

IIGF 2025 Session on ‘Privilege in AI Conversations: From Trust to Risk’ Read More »

Session on ‘Child Safety-by-Design for AI-Environments: A Co-Regulatory Roadmap for India’ at IIGF 2025

November 27, 2025 / Events / AI Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Child Safety, Digital Future, Event, Event Report, IGAP, IIGF 2025, Indian Governance & Policy Project

Session on ‘Child Safety-by-Design for AI-Environments: A Co-Regulatory Roadmap for India’ at IIGF 2025 Read More »

AI Privilege: Emerging Questions of Legal Protection

October 27, 2025 / Primers / AI Policy, AI Privilege, Artificial Intelligence, Client Privilege, Legal Policy, Legal Protection

“AI privilege” is an emerging legal concept that seeks to protect confidential communications between humans and artificial intelligence systems from disclosure in court. Much like attorney–client privilege, it aims to create a legal safeguard for private interactions with AI tools.

AI Privilege: Emerging Questions of Legal Protection Read More »

Foundational Roundtable of Artificial Intelligence Policy Lab on AI Policy & Governance: Innovation, Economic Opportunity & Safety

July 25, 2025 / Events / AI Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Future, Event, Event Report, IGAP, Indian Governance & Policy Project

Foundational Roundtable of Artificial Intelligence Policy Lab on AI Policy & Governance: Innovation, Economic Opportunity & Safety Read More »

Why Piracy Keeps Winning Despite India’s Legal Framework

July 23, 2025 / Primers / AI Policy, AI Washing, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Protection, Ethics in AI, Machine Learning

Despite the range of legal safeguards already in place, piracy in India continues to grow at an alarming rate. If left unaddressed, piracy is projected to grow to 158 million users by 2029, pushing cumulative losses up to USD 2.4 billion. The following analysis explores the structural and operational shortfalls within existing legal mechanisms and examines where targeted interventions may be required.

Why Piracy Keeps Winning Despite India’s Legal Framework Read More »

AI Washing: Need for Better Explainability and Transparency in AI Systems

July 4, 2025 / Primers / AI Policy, AI Washing, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Protection, Ethics in AI, Machine Learning

This primer examines AI washing, its various forms, and detrimental effects on genuine innovation and public trust, while mapping the existing regulatory frameworks in India and globally that aim to combat misleading AI claims.

AI Washing: Need for Better Explainability and Transparency in AI Systems Read More »

Is AI’s Environmental Cost the New Global Divide?

April 22, 2025 / Blog / AI regulation, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Justice, Digital Inequality, Energy Consumption, Global South, Sustainability, Techno Colonialism

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 »