Honored to have represented moderated "The New Techno-Order: The Race to Rule the 21st-Century Economy" - a critical conversation about who shapes the rules governing technology and economic power in our era. Grateful to ORF and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation for convening this dialogue.

@nidhisingh.bsky.social writes for The Indian Express that eight years after the #Puttaswamy verdict, India’s #data protection journey remains stalled. Instead of implementation, exemptions risk hollowing out privacy protections before the law takes effect. indianexpress.com/article/opin...

Read @nidhisingh.bsky.social ’s new paper for Pacific Forum. It lays out a framework for India’s #semiconductor R&D policy: a national technology roadmap, deeper government–industry–academia integration, focus on high-value design, and modernized IP frameworks. 🔗 pacforum.org/publications...

"Almost none of them are looking to use the #AI wave as a way to move up the value chain, and build #AI [large language models] themselves, or invest heavily in R&D in #AI,” Anirudh Suri tells Financial Times on India’s IT giants and the #AI shift. buff.ly/blT7FNq

India and China’s interests may diverge in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, but in a world in disorder, India’s strategic, economic, and technological priorities make working with China essential, writes Vijay Gokhale in Times of India. . buff.ly/99Nv1k4

“In 30 years, I’ve never once woken up and thought, ‘I wish I hadn’t become a journalist.’” To know about Suhasini Haidar journey and what keeps her going, watch this episode of the #AnahitaSpeakerSeries ⬇️ buff.ly/welPU2m

“In 30 years, I’ve never once woken up and thought, ‘I wish I hadn’t become a journalist.’” To know about Suhasini Haidar journey and what keeps her going, watch this episode of the #AnahitaSpeakerSeries: buff.ly/welPU2m

From civil war predictions to hiring algorithms, Sayash Kapoor explains why much of today's AI hype misses the point. Kapoor joins Nidhi Singh on #InterpretingIndia to discuss what #AI can and cannot do. 🎧 Tune in: buff.ly/6qzmuye

In this #InterpretingIndia episode, Sayash Kapoor reflects on the gap between AI predictions and real-world impact where jobs evolve, not disappear. 🎧 Hosted by Nidhi Singh: buff.ly/L7K9bSW

#Cyberattacks against critical infrastructure are no longer isolated. They are coordinated, fast, and #AI-powered. This commentary by Nidhi Singh outlines four key challenges to safeguarding critical infrastructure. buff.ly/PHfPKst

India has emerged as the APAC leader in Generative AI adoption, with 93% of students utilizing the technology. The government's ₹2,000 crore investment in a homegrown AI model marks a significant step forward.

My latest piece explores the complex journey to becoming a global tech powerhouse. From design strengths to infrastructure challenges, here's a deep dive into India's semiconductor potential. #Semiconductors

New Publication! We have released a policy brief on the #righttoerasure. I am happy to have worked with my colleagues Srija and Sukriti on this. The brief traces the evolution and scope of RTE in India and examines it against existing frameworks in EU and Asian jurisdictions.

Remember when consent was just checking a box? Your AI assistant now knows when you stress-shop, your coffee habits, and maybe even your dating life. We need to rethink digital consent in an era where AI knows us better than we know ourselves. 🤖 #AIEthics #DigitalPrivacy

Today I'll be speaking on a panel 'AI and the Governance of Technology' in the 17th All India Conference of China Studies (AICCS) organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies & the China Study Centre, Manipal University.

I wrote about the need for a more focused R&D strategy to bolster India's semiconductor ambitions for the Secretariat. Read more - thesecretariat.in/article/indi... Any feedback on the article is welcome!

Finally read Clytemnestra by Casati- it's been on the list forever. It's good, didn't like it as much as Song of Achilles, but pretty close. The first 25% of the book is a little difficult to get through, but it gets pretty good after that. I guess the reimagined myths genre is really taking off

Last week @aishg.bsky.social and I wrote on the EU AI act and it's potential impacts on AI governance in India. Read more here - www.medianama.com/2024/05/223-...

And with that summer school comes to a close! An amazing end to a fun week.