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'Are We Together?' Report Launch Webinar
A recording of the launch of the "Are We Together?" report: a research project on understanding the impact of languages on the usability, accessibility, trustworthiness, growth, and moderation of digital platforms.
Beyond the Banter: Inclusive Digital Infrastructure and Agenda 2030
Urvashi chaired a crucial plenary session at the Think20 India Inception conference (T20) in Delhi. T20 is an official Engagement Group of the G20; it serves as an “idea bank” for the G20 by bringing together think tanks and high-level experts to discuss policy issues relevant to the G20. The session, ‘Beyond the Banter: Inclusive Digital Infrastructure and Agenda 2030’ aimed to find common ground between the T20 task forces on sustainable development and on digital futures to ensure alignment on key policy issues.
Inclusive Terms & Conditions: A More Global Approach to Shaping Social Media Platforms
Urvashi Aneja was on a Paris Peace Forum 2022 panel to bring together policymakers, industry actors and digital activists from around the world to explore how to overcome challenges towards tech policies better adapted to the realities of developing countries' contexts.
AI in International Development
At this roundtable, Urvashi Aneja and representatives from civil society, academia, governments, and corporations from emerging economies engaged with international development experts and organizational leaders to determine the applications and limitations of AI in their field.
AI and Society: Behind AI Systems
Artificial Intelligence, algorithmic systems and machine decision making are being embedded in many areas of society – policing, justice, finance, banking, shopping and navigation just to name a few. These systems are affecting people’s lives in ways we can’t often understand, and they are designed in ways that infinitely replicate or even augment human bias. In this conversation with Dr. Erinma Ochu and Dr. Urvashi Aneja, BeFantastic explores how and by whom these systems are constructed and designed, who benefits and who is disadvantaged, how they impact society and what the ethical implications are.
Competition in AI Governance: Closer Look at China and EU’s Regulatory Regime
Digital Futures Lab hosted a fireside chat at TechLaw.Fest between Julia Chen (a contributor to Reframing AI Governance: Perspectives from Asia) and Nicolas Moës (Director of European AI Governance at The Future Society) on a comparative look at AI governance regimes in Europe and China. The chat was moderated by Urvashi Aneja.
What Will Protect People From Hate Crimes in the Metaverse?
The metaverse is just another update to the user experience. But at what cost?
The Next Frontier of Open Digital Ecosystems
This session seeks to understand the evolving global narratives around ODEs as well as the opportunities and challenges that practitioners could face. Open Digital Ecosystems (ODEs) are seen as a new kind of digital public infrastructure that allows for transformative community-built solutions, based on a robust governance framework.
Instagram impacts teen mental health in the West. What about everywhere else?
The Facebook Papers reveal scant research on the effect of social media on teens in the Global South.
Seeking Algorithmic Accountability from Facebook: Experts to Government
Urvashi spoke to the Economic Times about the recent Facebook Files, leaked by Frances Haugen
Facebook disputes claim of inadequate flagging of vernacular content
In this interview with the Economic Times, Urvashi highlights Facebook's limited investments in content moderation in the global south.
Facebook down: Will whistleblower revelations lead to regulation?
Urvashi appeared in a panel discussion on France 24 to discuss Frances Haugen's testimony about Facebook and implications for developing countries like India.
Big Tech and AI in India
Urvashi spoke to the team at Swaddle on AI, Big Tech, and the Future of Work in this 45 min podcast.
Tech giants comply with IT rules, but several nagging concerns remain
Urvashi was quoted in the Economic Times on the new IT rules for social media platforms
Coronavirus: How can society thrive post-pandemic?
Urvashi was interviewed by the BBC on measures to safeguard the wellbeing and safety of gig workers during the pandemic.
Keep Big Tech in Check
Urvashi was quoted in an article by CNBC on the stand-off between Big Tech companies and the Indian government - India wants to cut Big Tech down to size. Critics say the new rules may give the state too much power
India wants to cut Big Tech down to size. Critics say the new rules may give the state too much power
India announced rules in February to regulate social media content that would make Facebook, WhatsApp and others more accountable to legal requests to remove posts and identify original posters of certain messages.
In Conversation With Dr Urvashi Aneja, Founding Director Of Tandem Research: Analytics India Mag
Urvashi was interviewed by Analytics India magazine on the promise and peril of Big Tech in India
Top AI researchers in India
Analytics India magazine names Urvashi as one of the top 20 AI researchers in India in 2021.
How Big Tech reset will impact India
It’s a matter of time before the US acts against the tech giants. This will change how antitrust is viewed in India
India: Health workers alarmed over ‘black holes’ in COVID-19 apps
Health officials and lawyers have expressed worry about unclear terms on issues like data retention and sharing.
As Trump Fights China, Big Tech Savors Jio and India’s Promise
Although India has long had more potential than payoff, tech companies have signed $38 billion in deals this year to enter a market with more than a half-billion mobile internet users.
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