Being relegated to the peripherals is a characteristic of exclusivity. If inclusivity is to be genuinely practised, marginalised communities need to be propelled to the centre of the conversation. I lament the lack of digital inclusion of some of India’s … Read More
In the vast expanse of space, innovations like GPS, a space-based radio-navigation system, have revolutionised terrestrial industries. With 38 satellites orbiting Earth, GPS guides us through daily navigation challenges. Its transformation exemplifies the awe-inspiring power of space technology transfer: adapting space-borne … Read More
The first part of this article explored the definition of person, legal jurisprudence on this issue, and possibilities for recognising autonomous systems as legal persons. The second part explores potential challenges in recognising personhood for autonomous systems. The proposal for … Read More
In the ever-evolving dynamics of innovation across diverse fields, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown immense potential in the healthcare industry. Medical diagnosis is one such prime example of promising results.
Amid our digital era, where silicon and soul converge, and algorithms permeate our daily lives with an uncanny resemblance of intelligence, a compelling question arises: Can we confer personhood upon our silicon companions? Imagine a world where you arrange a coffee … Read More
The emergence of the virtual world is one of the miracles of technological developments. Unlike the real world, the virtual world is an artificial manifestation of human imagination. It replicates the real-world experience in an alternate, virtual form. This virtual … Read More
Due to the Internet’s ubiquitous nature, cyber crimes do not have territorial limits. A perpetrator can execute a cyber attack impacting one or multiple countries simultaneously. A hacker can use computers and networks as tools, targets, or as a facilitator … Read More
Do you (and the people around you) have access to the Internet and related digital technologies? Do you make use of these? If you pick yes as your answer to these two questions, congratulations! You comprise one part of the … Read More
Cyber space may appear to be the epitome of deterritorialisation at work. It is a virtual environment that is based on the ubiquity principle. It appears everywhere and anywhere, and you cannot contain it. Given that human activity is now … Read More