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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NetMission’s Comments on the Interim Report on Governance AI for Humanity by The UN Secretary-General’s AI Advisory Body
The UN Secretary-General’s AI Advisory Body launched its Interim Report: Governing AI for Humanity in December 2023 and was open for comments until March 31, 2024. In response to the call for a closer alignment between international norms and how AI is developed and rolled out, NetMission.Asia as a youth initiative had an internal call […]