Violation of PrivacyCan’t Post Others’ Photos on Porn Sites Without Consent: Delhi HC The ruling aims to protect the privacy of Facebook and Instagram users specifically. By Aditi Murti
Do Your Own WorkWhen Do We Trust A.I.’s Judgment Over Other Humans’? According to a new study, when algorithms make difficult tasks easier, people rely on their analysis more than each others'. By Aditi Murti
Now You See MeThe Government Is Testing an Aadhaar‑Based Facial Recognition System for Tracking Covid19 Vaccination The pilot program aims to make the vaccination drive touchless -- but facial recognition technology has been widely criticized by experts. By Aditi Murti
No SnitchingPolice Who Leak Private Data During an Investigation Should Be Penalized: Karnataka HC The ruling follows several instances of the media misreporting cases after gaining access to private WhatsApp chats and digital documents. By Aditi Murti
Is The Price Really RightFrom Cat Memes to LeBron James’s Dunks, NFT Art Is Selling At Record Prices. But What Is It? Non-fungible tokens, mostly bought with cryptocurrency, are making waves in the art establishment. By Saumya Kalia
Watching OverGoogle Is Collecting Data in Incognito Mode, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit The company argues that incognito mode, believed to keep search activity private, does not make the data 'invisible.' By Saumya Kalia
Data DevelopmentWeb Browsers Aren’t Using Cookies Any More, But That Doesn’t Mean They’re Not Tracking Us Google has announced a new, privacy-friendly means of collecting user data for advertisers -- but how privacy-friendly is it really? By Liesl Goecker
Big BrotherNew IT Rules Leave Little Room for Privacy, Free Speech in an Increasingly Surveilled Digital Space The vague guidelines will lead to unnecessary and excessive restrictions on legal speech. By Anushka Jain
Pay Their DuesGoogle Must Pay for News Content, Says Indian Newspaper Society The INS is also demanding publications receive 85% of the ad revenue they generate for Google India. By Aditi Murti
Not So Black And WhiteAI Can Mistake Chess Lingo for Hate Speech. Is This Why a Chess YouTube Channel Was Banned? A new study shows that chess discussions of "black," "white," "attack," and "threat" can trigger red flags from hate speech algorithms. By Liesl Goecker
Killer Robots With A ConscienceThe World Is Turning to AI Weapons to Reduce War Casualties. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Artificial intelligence is a volatile, developing technology riddled with errors, bias, and almost no legal regulation. By Aditi Murti
Hyper-VigilanceMinistry of Home Affairs Pilots Program Asking Volunteers to Report Cybercrime, Anti‑National Activities Without a clear definition of 'anti-national' activities, experts say the project can become an exercise in overzealous surveillance. By Aditi Murti
Digital EnablersHealth Tracking Apps Provide a Worrying Pipeline to Eating Disorders. Better Tech Design Can Fix That. "If we truly want to promote health, then ... we have to design for the interconnectedness of our physical and mental health." By Aditi Murti
Pay UpGoogle Threatens to Pull Out of Australia Amid Proposal to Require Tech Companies to Pay Media for News Content Lawmakers say the landmark legislation aims to preserve a dying journalism industry. By Rajvi Desai
Love In The Uncanny ValleyWe Will Soon Have Sentient Sex Robots. Will They Be Able To Consent? Meaningful consent is possible only if robots achieve independent decision-making skills, which many futurists believe is only a few decades away. By Aditi Murti
RedactedOpen Letters by Tech Industry, Google Employees Criticize Google’s Lack of Transparency in AI Research Google is under fire for censoring its AI research after the abrupt departure of its chief AI ethicist. By Rajvi Desai
Love In The Uncanny ValleyCan Sex Robots Improve Quality of Life for Elderly, Disabled People Who Don’t Have Human Companionship? Rethinking sex robots as intelligent, respected companions who are able to engage in sexual intimacy could improve quality of life for people who lack social support. By Aditi Murti
Which Device Was It?Multitasking on Our Devices May Inhibit Memory, Researchers Find A habit of texting while watching TV could weaken our ability to focus on and retain information at other times. By Aditi Murti