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AI safety: Beyond manifest harm, towards fair and ethical AI

The emphasis on avoiding manifest harm in AI safety discussions must evolve to address the underlying structural issues that lead to exploitative and unfair #AI systems. #artificialintelligence #aisafety Read more »
jobs, unemployment

India struggles to create quality jobs, tackle unemployment

The creation of gainful employment remains a critical challenge for India, as it strives to provide quality jobs for its young population. #employment #jobs Read more »
New Broadcasting Bill

New Broadcasting Bill sparks concerns over artistic freedom, govt control

It is feared that the New Broadcasting Bill, if enacted, could hinder creative expression and restrict freedom of speech by prioritising regulation over public interest. Read more »
Indian middle class

Social security in India: The fragile shield faces growing economic challenges

The decline in the coverage of social security in India reflects a deterioration in job quality and a reduction in jobs offering benefits. #socialsecurity Read more »
FDI inflows

Slowing FDI inflows: India needs to simplify regulations, cut red tape

India can corner a larger share of global FDI inflows by creating a stable policy environment, simplifying the investment process, and streamlining bureaucratic procedures. #FDI #foreigninvestment Read more »
Canada's Online News Act (ONA) facing flak from Big Tech.

Tackling Big Tech: Lessons from Canada’s Online News Act

Canada's Online News Act has sparked a global conversation on the dynamics between #media, #democracy, and #bigtech corporations. #ONA #bigtechregulation Read more »
SEZ Amendment Bill 2023

SEZ Amendment Bill 2023 may replace DESH Bill, focus on ease of doing business

The government is considering replacing the DESH Bill with an SEZ Amendment Bill which would create a more favorable fiscal environment and integrate SEZs better with the domestic market. #SEZAmendmentBill #DESH #SEZs Read more »
UNDP human development report

UNDP human development report lauds India’s successes, flags inequalities

The UNDP human development report urges India to address inequalities through strategies such as focusing on poverty-stricken states, empowering marginalised communities, and installing social safety nets. Read more »
Bihar caste survey report

Bihar caste survey report highlights deep-rooted poverty

The recent Bihar caste survey report shows that it will take sincere efforts from both state and central governments to eradicate multidimensional poverty from the state. #Bihar #poverty #caste Read more »
free food grains scheme

Extension of free food grains scheme reflects challenges

India's free food grains scheme is important for supporting the extremely poor, but need to focus more on nutritional value of free rations. #PMGKAY Read more »