This conference brought together crucial tech policy leaders, experts from industry, academia, think tanks, civil society, start-ups, politics, the legal world, and non-profits to discuss the most pressing tech issues facing India in the lead-up to the 2024 election.

It hosted three key panels on Tech Policy and Elections:

‘Rise of Misinformation and Disinformation: Navigating the Impact of DeepFakes and Malicious Actors’

An in-depth discussion with BJP and Congress leaders on the intersection of technology, misinformation, and elections. As we gear up for the 2024 General Election, there is a pressing need to address the nexus between truth, misinformation, and the rapidly advancing role of artificial intelligence and AI-driven Deepfakes that have arisen.

‘Big Tech platforms and Content Moderation: the messy world of regulating Online Speech’

A discussion on misinformation focused on how, in the contemporary digital era, social media and AI have transformed the realm of elections by changing the way that political campaigns are conducted, voters are profiled and targeted, and electoral processes are managed. There will be a particular focus on dissecting, understanding, and addressing the multifaceted nature of anticipated content moderation crises and catastrophes in the upcoming Indian elections.

‘India’s Quest for Technological Sovereignty: Navigating the AI Boom and Crafting an Independent Tech Policy’

A conversation examining the responses of the government, prominent AI developers, digital rights organizations, civil society, and technology experts to the rapid proliferation of AI both in India and globally. The discourse will center on India’s endeavour to carve out its unique stance concerning policies, regulations, and innovation in AI. This pursuit involves drawing inspiration from certain aspects of AI strategies employed by the US, EU, and China while charting its own distinct trajectory for AI advancement. 

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