NetMission Case Study Series 2024 – The Evolution of Digital Public Infrastructure in India and the Complex Interplay of AI in Targeted Advertising

Case Study 1: AI Use Case(s): DPG & DPI Introduction Digital inclusion, in the 21st century, is a concept that operates under the guise of Industry 4.0. The Henry Ford notion of customers adjusting their tastes to the product is no longer feasible; products must be flexible and fit following the needs of the customer […]

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Blockchain for Decolonization – Yukako Ban

Our history is a tapestry woven with the threads of human connection, from ancient migrations out of Africa to the complex trade networks of the Silk Road and beyond. As technology evolves, our world grows smaller, bringing distant communities closer than ever. Yet, the shadows of colonialism linger in our modern society, influencing social structures […]

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Internet Governance in Bhutan: Navigating Cultural Preservation and Digital Inclusion – Prerna Chhetri

Bhutan, known for its unique cultural heritage and commitment to Gross National Happiness, faces distinctive challenges in Internet governance. As the country embraces digital connectivity, it must balance the preservation of its cultural identity with the imperative of fostering digital inclusion and economic development. This case study explores the key factors shaping internet governance in […]

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NetMission Case Study Series 2024 – Cybersecurity Challenges in South Asia: India’s Largest Data Breaches and Cyberattack on Pakistan’s National Institutional Facilitation Technologies

Case Study 1: India’s Largest Data Breach: Aadhaar Details of 81.5 Crore People Data Leaked on Dark Web In the largest data breach in India, personal details of over 81.5 crore Indians, sourced allegedly from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), were leaked online. The breach, initially noticed by Resecurity, an American cybersecurity and […]

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NetMission Digest – Issue #12: Policy Round-Up (Monday, April 08, 2024)

Welcome to the twelfth issue of NetMission’s news and policy digest, where we transform recent tech news and policy into a bit-size reader for you. In this edition, we will have a summary of recent policy developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and online safety, as well as the elections in Asia. Artificial Intelligence The initial […]

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