India | Open Internet for Democracy

Where does the buck stop with Generative AI-ing Elections ?

We have seen an immense frenzy of Generative AI, but haven’t figured out answers to deal with the critical question of elections as a use-case. This blog outlines the need to collectively address the use of deepfakes in the electoral process as a key component to preserving democratic expression, with a focus on the upcoming 2024 Indian Parliamentary elections.

Using Right to Information as a Tool for Global Advocacy

The right to information (RTI) is an important tool for advocacy worldwide. In authoritarian regimes, access to information is generally restricted or cut off, and the world has witnessed the weakening of RTI acts globally. The Global South has recently witnessed severe digital authoritarianism. There is perpetual news of RTI activists being harassed, yet they continue to be one of the most effective and impactful ways to obtain information.