The Centre for Communication Governance is a leading academic research centre working on issues of information tech law & policy in India & the Global South.
We’re very happy to share that the Delhi High Court has cited and relied on the conceptual frameworks we developed in our Working Paper on Non-consensual Intimate Images (NCII).
A single look could lead to someone knowing all about you. This is the reality of AI Smartglasses.
@shivani_mago and @rishitic tackle the questions of consent, privacy and safety raised by this technology in their piece for @IndianExpress.
Read here: https://t.co/0Q8xMIXLhF
In 2025, the SC recognised digital access as part of the right to life and liberty. A year later, millions still face barriers due to poor connectivity, inaccessible platforms, affordability challenges, and limited digital literacy.
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The 2027 AI Summit is an opportunity to build inclusive AI governance.
On May 6, MAP-AI (GNI and @CCGNLUD) convened stakeholders from 5 regions to discuss multistakeholder roles in AI Safety Summits, co-hosted with Switzerland’s OFCOM.
Read the summary: https://t.co/PSBB8Frhep
LLM outputs are probabilistic, based on patterns identified in training data rather than real contextual understanding, raising concerns of hallucinations, bias, plagiarism & copyright, apart from their massive environmental impact, as well as users' emotional & intellectual dependency on AI systems.
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What is the doctrine of ultra vires? And is it connected to the proposed amendments to the IT Intermediary Guidelines Rules, 2021?
Let's take a look!
Firstly, what exactly is the doctrine:
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Are you a #designer skilled at bringing to life theoretical ideas? Then this is your chance!
We are looking for a design consultant for a short engagement to help bring our work to a new realm.
Last date: 25 June 2026
For more: https://t.co/MtjJPi4j8n
India’s story with #DPI is that it may have propelled the inclusion of people from various backgrounds into a digital economy. At the same time, concerns related to privacy, data security and governance continue to be important areas of discussion
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By 2022, the blockchain ecosystem in #India and #Australia was still emerging, with most activity concentrated in small and medium-sized industry players and limited participation from government, academia, and civil society. Fewer than 20% of mapped stakeholders demonstrated any meaningful commitment to diversity and inclusion.
To know more, read our report on 'Mapping the Blockchain Ecosystem in India and Australia': https://t.co/2If4z5SAQx
While #Bitcoin and #Ethereum remain its most well-known implementations, #blockchain's applications extend well beyond cryptocurrency into areas like land records, digital identity, healthcare, supply chains, and food security.
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Our colleague Angelina Dash (@DashAngelinaaa) is at the 2026 Internet Communications Governance Forum, in Taiwan this week!
She is speaking on 2 panels — Online Child Protection and Age Verification, and, Implementation and Practice of Online Safety Regulation.
For more: https://t.co/rDA2hHVfQJ
This event is part of the 2026 Taiwan Internet Week.
CCG and @theGNI under the banner of MAP-AI are making written submissions to the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance (UNGD).
The Dialogue, the first of its kind, will be held in July 2026 in Geneva.
You can read more here: https://t.co/MJxGhFfu4h
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As stakeholders continue to engage with the #UNGD, here are a few priorities for global AI governance that the MAP-AI community has emphasised from the perspective of the Global Majority.
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The Centre for Communication Governance submitted its comments on the proposed 2026 #amendments to the #ITRules
Our comments, focusing on Rule 3(4), highlight concerns of the proposed amendments being ultra vires of the IT Act and heightening concerns of overcompliance.
Read more: https://t.co/SadOykrJSQ
CCG, along with the Global Network Initiative (GNI) under the banner of MAP-AI, is making written submissions to the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance #UNGD.
As we continue to engage with global processes, follow this space for more!