To create the institutional architecture that ensures AI promotes human flourishing rather than diminishing human agency.
A systematic approach to bridging the gap between algorithmic capability and regulatory capacity.
Bridging the gap between Silicon Valley velocity and Civil Society necessity.
We bring opponents to the table. Our events create the neutral ground where policymakers, technologists, and civil society can draft frameworks together.
Translating ethics into code.
We produce actionable tools, not just whitepapers. Our frameworks are designed to be adopted — drafted for enforceability and tested for practicality.
Building the bench strength of the Global South.
Training the next generation of policy architects through our Essay Contest, fellowship programs, and institutional partnerships.
Community primacy, not institutional convenience. Our one-year research agenda integrates three domains — Economic Displacement, Solopreneurship, and Governance of AI — to produce knowledge that workers can actually use.
Every finding is published in academic, policy, and public formats — open access within 6 months. Co-authored with community researchers and Sankle Fellows.
Community Primacy
Questions arise from community needs, not institutional convenience
Integration Over Siloing
Holistic study of interconnected phenomena
Action Orientation
Actionable implications for practice and policy
Methodological Rigor + Flexibility
Mixed methods as default
Transparency & Replicability
Openly documented analysis and instruments
Ethical Excellence
Dignity and representation as core principles
Understand the nuance. Watch our conversations with India's leading thinkers on regulation, ethics, and AI sovereignty.
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A deep-dive into how bias enters AI systems and how to design for inclusion — featuring perspectives from neuroscience and mindfulness.
Dr. Vinod Kumar & Dr. Ramanand
Exploring India's unique federal challenge — how do you regulate AI across 28 states with vastly different digital maturity levels?
Prof. Cary Coglianese & Dr. Ashok Goel
Can democratic institutions keep pace with algorithmic speed? A transatlantic dialogue on regulatory governance and institutional design.
Dr. Maria Carnovale & Preksha Sharma
Women are underrepresented in AI boardrooms and policy tables. This episode maps the systemic barriers and the leaders breaking through.
Dr. Charru Malhotra & Prof. Rahul De
From surveillance to smart infrastructure — how cities can deploy AI that builds trust rather than eroding it.
Prof. Soumitra Dutta & Dr. Rajiv Kumar
India stands at a unique crossroads. Can it lead the Global South in defining an alternative model for AI governance? Two of India's foremost thinkers weigh in.
Our council brings together legal scholars, technologists, policymakers, and ethicists to shape the future of AI governance in the Global South.
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