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This research article published in the International Review of Law, Computers and Technology [Q1-Scopus], critically examines India’s evolving cybercrime framework against the backdrop of rapidly advancing digital technologies and rising global cyber threats.  

Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) significantly advances biometric systems by using facial features for identification. While beneficial for surveillance and identification, FRT raises privacy, ethical, and legal issues. This chapter highlights the urgent need for a balanced regulatory framework ensuring data protection, transparency, accountability, and algorithmic fairness.

The book chapter forms part of the book- Rethinking the Police for a Better Future. 

From misleading prompts to sneaky traps, dark patterns are the puppet masters of the online experience—coaxing, cajoling, and sometimes even coercing users into unintended actions.

I wrote for The New Indian Express. 

The Legal Technology [LegalTech] industry was valued at $27.6 Billion in 2021 and is estimated to grow at an exceptional pace with a CAGR of 8.9% to reach US $ 69.7 billion in 2032. Statistics show that the market revenue of LegalTech would grow significantly in the US and Europe and would go slightly downhill in APAC countries. In this article, I discuss the possible challenges the Legal Tech sector faces.

I wrote for The New Indian Express. 

AI regulation is crucial for countries like India to ensure ethical standards, protect privacy, and enhance security. As AI integrates into various sectors, it is vital to prevent biases and discrimination, safeguard personal data, and protect systems from cyber threats. Regulation fosters accountability and transparency in AI-driven decisions, promoting public trust and fair competition. It also prevents misuse of AI technologies, such as in surveillance and deepfakes, ensuring public interest is upheld.

I wrote for The South First. 

Perhaps, in the near future, war may not commence with the roar of engines or missile launches, but with a few lines of code.

AI is fundamentally changing warfare, subtly yet profoundly. Unlike conventional weapons, AI is accessible, decentralised, and increasingly deployable. 

 I wrote for News18. 

The government, industry leaders, and policymakers must act swiftly to create an AI ecosystem that fosters indigenous innovation. This will require investments, regulatory clarity, and a cultural shift prioritising AI research and development as a national goal. 

 I wrote for Firstpost. 

The extent of digitisation in our lives today is immense. While we applaud the easing of day-to-day tasks, the use of Internet platforms poses security challenges, too. 

This piece sheds light on the issue law enforcers around the world refer to as 'going dark'. 

I wrote for LiveMint.

A new trend is sweeping across social media—AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style images. People are enthusiastically uploading their photos to AI platforms that use Generative Adversarial Networks [GANs] to transform them into dreamy, picturesque illustrations reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpieces. But while these AI tools promise whimsical results, they come with serious risks that users rarely consider.

 I wrote for News18. 

Drawing lessons from global initiatives like Norway’s administrative reforms, Denmark’s digital-ready legislation principles, and the EU’s AI Act, India has a unique opportunity to lead the way in not only enacting laws to regulate AI, but also modifying laws that resonate with the digital age. 

I wrote for Firstpost. 

Most countries mandate that data created within their borders remain stored within their borders. Such stringent laws, while allowing governments and their law enforcement agencies to work more efficiently, will result in hindrance of global trade and increase the operational costs of businesses

I wrote for The Hindu. 

The ways in which consumers view advertisements have changed over time. Marketers are now using extremely updated tools to pitch their products to people who would be most tempted to purchase them. Such targeted advertising relies on personal data of users that is provided either by social media platforms, third parties who collect data from the primary collectors, or through other actors. However, what becomes most important to understand is the interplay between the use of such targeted advertisement mechanisms and the privacy of users.

I wrote for The New Indian Express.