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by Sumandro Chattapadhyay last modified Mar 30, 2016 11:09 AM

Regulatory Road for Cryptocurrencies: Comments on the Report of the Inter-ministerial Committee on Virtual Currencies

by Vipul Kharbanda — last modified Aug 31, 2020 05:33 AM
August 31, 2020

On 22nd July 2019, the Inter ministerial committee that was constituted to study the issues related to virtual currencies submitted its report. It is important to analyze the various aspects of cryptocurrencies that have been considered to evaluate the Committee’s proposed next steps.

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Comments on NITI AAYOG Working Document: Towards Responsible #AIforAll

by Shweta Mohandas, Arindrajit Basu and Ambika Tandon — last modified Aug 18, 2020 06:25 AM

The NITI Aayog Working Document on Responsible AI for All released on 21st July 2020 serves as a significant statement of intent from NITI Aayog, acknowledging the need to ensure that any conception of “Responsible AI” must fulfill constitutional responsibilities, incorporated through workable principles. However, as it is a draft document for discussion, it is important to highlight next steps for research and policy levers to build upon this report.

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The 5G Factor:A Primer

by Nikhil Dave — last modified Jul 20, 2020 09:02 PM
July 20, 2020

Despite the seemingly unending challenges, the task of acting against Huawei and China presents even more complex problems, and it seems writing off Huawei from the future of 5G, may be a premature call.

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The State of Secure Messaging

by Divyank Katira — last modified Jul 17, 2020 08:12 AM

A look at the protections provided by and threats posed to secure communication online.

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Engaging with the Covid-19 Crisis

by Pranav M B — last modified Jul 15, 2020 09:31 AM
July 15, 2020

In the last six months, COVID-19 has had a far-reaching impact on the world, including on the digital sphere, how people interact with it, and its mediation of social and economic exchanges. Researchers and practitioners at the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) have responded to this dynamic landscape from different lenses.

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Use of mobile phones by vulnerable communities: A survey of sex workers and gay men in Karnataka

by Megha Malnad, Parimala, Nagina, and Tasneem Mewa — last modified Jul 14, 2020 06:32 AM

This report has been authored by Megha Malnad, Parimala, Nagina, and Tasneem Mewa, and edited by Ambika Tandon, Gurshabad Grover and Rajesh Srinivas.

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Social Entitlements for the Transgender Community

by Deepa Krishnappa and Tasneem Mewa — last modified Jul 14, 2020 06:27 AM
July 14, 2020

This report has been authored by Deepa Krishnappa and Tasneem Mewa, and edited by Ambika Tandon, Gurshabad Grover and Rajesh Srinivas.

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Event Report: How Safe is Your Harbour? Discussions on Intermediary Liability and User Rights

by Anna Liz Thomas, Shubhika Saluja, Kanav Khanna and Dipto Ghosh — last modified Jul 10, 2020 12:50 PM
July 10, 2020

This report provides an overview of the proceedings and outcomes of the panel discussions on intermediary liability, organised at The Energy Research Institute’s (TERI) in Bangalore, on 20 January 2020.

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