Nidhi Singh

Eight years after the ‘Puttaswamy’ privacy verdict, data protection remains a distant dream The question is whether India will honour the constitutional mandate or allow industry to kill it through a thousand exemptions

@nidhisingh.bsky.social writes for The Indian Express that eight years after the #Puttaswamy verdict, India’s #data protection journey remains stalled. Instead of implementation, exemptions risk hollowing out privacy protections before the law takes effect.
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Explore Pacific Forum's Insightful Indo-Pacific Analysis Dive into Pacific Forum's comprehensive analysis of Indo-Pacific events through its three insightful publications. Stay informed and engaged!

Read @nidhisingh.bsky.social ’s new paper for Pacific Forum. It lays out a framework for India’s #semiconductor R&D policy: a national technology roadmap, deeper government–industry–academia integration, focus on high-value design, and modernized IP frameworks.
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India’s IT services groups race to reinvent themselves for AI age Outsourcing sector struggles to adjust as clients shift budgets to artificial intelligence projects

"Almost none of them are looking to use the #AI wave as a way to move up the value chain, and build #AI [large language models] themselves, or invest heavily in R&D in #AI,” Anirudh Suri tells Financial Times on India’s IT giants and the #AI shift.
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First Tango In Five Years - The Times of India International News: Indian & Chinese interests diverge in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific. But globally, in the face of Trumpian disorder, India’s strategic, economic and

India and China’s interests may diverge in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, but in a world in disorder, India’s strategic, economic, and technological priorities make working with China essential, writes Vijay Gokhale in Times of India.
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The Anahita Speaker Series, an initiative by Carnegie India, is a curation of stirring stories of empowerment, struggle, and success from women professionals... The Story Behind the Stories: Suhasini Haidar on Journalism

“In 30 years, I’ve never once woken up and thought, ‘I wish I hadn’t become a journalist.’”

To know about Suhasini Haidar journey and what keeps her going, watch this episode of the #AnahitaSpeakerSeries ⬇️ buff.ly/welPU2m

“In 30 years, I’ve never once woken up and thought, ‘I wish I hadn’t become a journalist.’”

To know about Suhasini Haidar journey and what keeps her going, watch this episode of the #AnahitaSpeakerSeries: buff.ly/welPU2m

From civil war predictions to hiring algorithms, Sayash Kapoor explains why much of today's AI hype misses the point.

Kapoor joins Nidhi Singh on #InterpretingIndia to discuss what #AI can and cannot do.
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In this #InterpretingIndia episode, Sayash Kapoor reflects on the gap between AI predictions and real-world impact where jobs evolve, not disappear.

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Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure: Key Challenges in Global Cybersecurity Fueled by AI and rising state-sponsored threats, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have become more frequent and sophisticated, and traditional defenses are proving inadequate. A closed-door…

#Cyberattacks against critical infrastructure are no longer isolated. They are coordinated, fast, and #AI-powered. This commentary by Nidhi Singh outlines four key challenges to safeguarding critical infrastructure.

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To Take The Lead In AI, India Needs A Bold Chip Policy The CHIPS Act aims to attract microchip R&D and manufacturing back to the US. India needs a similar comprehensive policy framework

My latest article examines how India can build an integrated approach to technological leadership, addressing both AI development and semiconductor manufacturing - thesecretariat.in/article/to-t...

India possesses significant advantages: a robust technical workforce and established expertise in global technology services. Yet, we need a comprehensive semiconductor strategy to complement our AI aspirations.

However, the success of AI initiatives critically depends on semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. While global players like Taiwan and the US are making strategic investments in chip production, India must develop its domestic capacity.

India has emerged as the APAC leader in Generative AI adoption, with 93% of students utilizing the technology. The government's ₹2,000 crore investment in a homegrown AI model marks a significant step forward.

In Global Semiconductor Race, India Playing Catch-Up Even as it struggles with basic needs like uninterrupted power supply and clean water access, India must first address critical infra gaps. To become a semiconductor powerhouse, it has to learn from t...

Semiconductor race isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. India's path to tech relevance requires more than investments - it needs a fundamental rethink of industrial development and innovation. Curious what you think! Read my latest piece - thesecretariat.in/article/in-g...

Did you know? India controls a large part of global semiconductor design workforce, but manufacturing is a different ball game. Geopolitical shifts, infrastructure challenges, and strategic focus will determine India's role in the global chip ecosystem.

My latest piece explores the complex journey to becoming a global tech powerhouse. From design strengths to infrastructure challenges, here's a deep dive into India's semiconductor potential. #Semiconductors

The Right to Erasure - CCGDELHI The Right to Erasure

We conclude the brief by providing recommendations for the implementation of RTE in India. As always, we welcome all feedback on our work!
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We analyse and discuss global trends in the application of RTE and how the right is enforced in Asia and the EU. With the #DPDP rules coming up soon, this policy brief aims to create public discourse and contribute to the discussions surrounding the rules.

New Publication! We have released a policy brief on the #righttoerasure. I am happy to have worked with my colleagues Srija and Sukriti on this. The brief traces the evolution and scope of RTE in India and examines it against existing frameworks in EU and Asian jurisdictions.

The Consent Conundrum Imagine coming home to find everything you love—ice cream, book recommendations, even the perfect birthday gift—waiting for you. This isn’t the end of a romcom, but your smartphone’s AI assistant. Wel...

Society needs to have a conversation about technology - but how can we meaningfully consent to AI systems that even their creators don't fully understand? The future of consent needs dynamic permissions, regular check-ins, & clearer boundaries. Read more: www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/ku...

In my article for the Goethe Institute, New Delhi I discuss how consent works in relation to something that learns & evolves. The rise of AI assistants has turned consent from a simple checkbox into a complex relationship that affects not just you, but society as a whole. Time for an upgrade!

Remember when consent was just checking a box? Your AI assistant now knows when you stress-shop, your coffee habits, and maybe even your dating life. We need to rethink digital consent in an era where AI knows us better than we know ourselves. 🤖 #AIEthics #DigitalPrivacy

Today I'll be speaking on a panel 'AI and the Governance of Technology' in the 17th All India Conference of China Studies (AICCS) organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies & the China Study Centre, Manipal University.

India's Semiconductor Story Needs A Focused Strategy Instead of setting up more plants covering all parts of the semiconductor value chain - design, fab, testing - India needs a comprehensive national strategy that focuses on some of these, and making l...

I wrote about the need for a more focused R&D strategy to bolster India's semiconductor ambitions for the Secretariat.

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Any feedback on the article is welcome!

Finally read Clytemnestra by Casati- it's been on the list forever.
It's good, didn't like it as much as Song of Achilles, but pretty close. The first 25% of the book is a little difficult to get through, but it gets pretty good after that. I guess the reimagined myths genre is really taking off

Guest Post: Charting India's path to responsible AI governance India must formalise its approach towards its own AI framework to be able to contribute to the international discourse.

Last week @aishg.bsky.social and I wrote on the EU AI act and it's potential impacts on AI governance in India.

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And with that summer school comes to a close!

An amazing end to a fun week.