Algorithms are trained on vast datasets that reflect historical and societal biases. When these biases go unchecked, they become ingrained in the technology itself, reinforcing discrimination and amplifying online harassment against women.
The report says that India is the third largest digitalised country in the world in terms of economy-wide digitalization, and twelfth among the G20 countries in the level of digitalisation of individual users.
Policy discussions often overlook the socio-demographic diversity among PwDs and the types of disabilities. Collecting census data to account for the PwD population and its diversity is a crucial first step in formulating effective policies for ICT accessibility, especially in rural, remote, and underserved regions of India.
As Pakistan navigates this digital crisis, the government must confront difficult questions about the future of the internet in the country. Will it continue...
Amendments to the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules 2021 proposed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology set up a...
The summit sessions also explored critical policy matters related to internet connectivity and technologies, such as cyber-safety, the future of work, and entrepreneurship. The...
Nearly 5,000 elephants and 1,600 people have been killed in the last 15 years in clashes between elephants and humans in Sri Lanka, home to one of the largest remaining populations of Asian elephants, according to official figures.
Staying close to 1.5°C on the other hand preserves at least some glacier ice in all regions, even Scandinavia, with 20-30 per cent remaining in the four most sensitive regions; and 40-45 per cent in the Himalayas and Caucuses; stressing the growing urgency of the 1.5°C temperature goal and rapid decarbonization to achieve it.
Through the KCC framework, farmers benefit from revolving credit facilities for up to five years. This flexible structure allows them to draw and repay funds as per their seasonal requirements without having to reapply for loans each season.
Nearly 5,000 elephants and 1,600 people have been killed in the last 15 years in clashes between elephants and humans in Sri Lanka, home to one of the largest remaining populations of Asian elephants, according to official figures.
Staying close to 1.5°C on the other hand preserves at least some glacier ice in all regions, even Scandinavia, with 20-30 per cent remaining in the four most sensitive regions; and 40-45 per cent in the Himalayas and Caucuses; stressing the growing urgency of the 1.5°C temperature goal and rapid decarbonization to achieve it.