Asheef
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Technology policy @cuts_ccier | Words in @httweets, @the_hindu, @thewire_in | Alum @jmiu_official
New Delhi, India
Joined October 2015
AI-generated media threatens public trust. In India, low digital literacy & fragile media trust compound risks of AI-driven misinformation. Labels alone arent enough due to issues of accuracy & privacy. I argue for adaptive governance to build trust in AI.
techpolicy.press
Synthetic media governance must be context-specific, writes Asheef Iqubbal, a technology policy researcher at CUTS International.
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In healthcare, treating data as mere exhaust rather than infrastructure can lead to misinformed decisions, compromised patient care, and missed opportunities for innovation. My piece in @thewire_in. @amol_kulkarni1 @Psm_cuts .
m.thewire.in
This includes empowering primary health centres, village-level health workers, and implementing preventive measures.
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RT @atti_cus: QTing just like her- “Swati” in a single tweet you have revealed yourself to be a bigot, ignorant about India’s constitution….
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Real families don’t fit DPDP’s ideal of conscientious parents & dutiful children, they are messy and pose privacy risks. Parental consent adds to this complexity. In @the_hindu, I argue that policy must balance privacy with children’s rights.
thehindu.com
There needs to be a parental consent framework that balances a platform’s needs, transparent mechanisms for trust, and incentives for innovation in child-friendly digital spaces
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The draft rules include ambiguous notice and consent mechanisms and broad government powers that could compromise privacy. My piece in @thewire_in .
m.thewire.in
The draft rules include ambiguous notice and consent mechanisms and broad government powers that could compromise privacy.
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CUTS recommends defining algorithmic risk criteria based on data sensitivity, training methods, use cases, deployment contexts, and consumer impact.
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CUTS recommends that restrictions on cross-border data transfers go through a transparent notification process with public consultation and an objective cost-benefit assessment.
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Verifying through prescribed approaches can be costly, inefficient, and privacy-invasive. CUTS recommends expanding verifiable parental consent options, including third-party VPC providers and interoperable systems to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
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A blanket ban on behavioural monitoring may limit personalisation for children. Exemptions should be expanded under the Fourth Schedule with an age-appropriate, risk-based approach.
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I am pleased to share CUTS’ Comments on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. Full comments can be accessed here: .Summary of key recommendations:.@AshwiniVaishnaw @SecretaryMEITY @amol_kulkarni1 @Psm_cuts
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RT @CUTS_CCIER: #CUTSInternational has submitted its comments on the report of the Sub-Committee constituted by India’s Ministry of Electro….
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Gen-AI creates content, rather than merely hosting it. It cannot be seen as neutral, and must answer for veracity of content. @Psm_cuts @CUTS_CCIER
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Gen-AI is developed using our data, and false AI content could become part of future training, undermining integrity of information. I argue that instituting truth as a fulcrum is crucial to align innovation with democratic values. @amol_kulkarni1
thehindubusinessline.com
Gen-AI creates content, rather than merely hosting it. It cannot be seen as neutral, and must answer for veracity of content
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Voluntary sharing of co-owned data can lead to privacy breaches and unintended consequences for those who never agreed to it. @CUTS_CCIER.
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Consent has been designed to protect the individual’s privacy, but we must confront difficult scenarios where data can be owned by multiple parties, including social groups & platforms. My piece in @htTweets @Psm_cuts @amol_kulkarni1
hindustantimes.com
The framework of consent has been designed to protect the individual’s privacy, but we must confront difficult scenarios where data can be owned by multiple parties, including social groups and...
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RT @CUTS_CCIER: #CUTSInternational in collaboration with @IIITB_official conducted a study titled “My Data or Yours?”. Read the full repor….
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RT @CUTS_CCIER: “My Data or Yours?” Unravelling Multi-Party Privacy Among Consumers of Digital Credit in India | Tuesday 27 August 2024 |….
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RT @salman7khurshid: I am deeply honored to be elected as the President of IICC. Thank you to all the members for your trust and support. C….
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RT @faisaldevji: The end of India’s politics of necessity | Faisal Devji » IAI TV:
iai.tv
Since Indian independence, the country’s politics have been marked by a struggle between a politics of self-interest and a politics driven by a disinterested vision of the good society. For Faisal...
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RT @salman7khurshid: Caste census is step beyond Census. It is imaging of socio-economic reality. Scientific investigation is impossible wi….
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