Digital Futures Lab

Overview of the organization
Digital Futures Lab is an interdisciplinary research and advisory firm, that interrogates the complex interaction between technology and society in India and the majority world. Through evidence-based research, public engagement, and participatory foresight, we work to realise pathways toward equitable, safe, and just digital futures.
Project and activity overview
AI & Climate Action in Asia: In 2023, DFL, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, studied the emergent intersection of AI and climate action in Asia. To build a local knowledge base for this intersection, we established a network of experts from the region who came together to examine whether and how recent advances in Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged to address the climate crisis in Asia. Website: https://digitalfutureslab.notion.site/digital-futures-lab-2f172bd747f84705a5bcf60a18a45894?p=030ee5486bf84c408479b5b9e4d99363&pm=c Towards Responsible Data Practices for Machine Learning in India: Health & Agriculture: This study examines and analyses the practices involved in building AI systems for healthcare and agriculture in India. It identifies 6 actionable pathways toward building responsible data practices in these sectors, and for Responsible AI in India in general. Report - https://digitalfutureslab.notion.site/Towards-Responsible-Data-Practices-for-Machine-Learning-in-India-Health-Agriculture-f32d56ab8bfc43be8f7fb8d690061db9 Responsible Technology Initiative: As part of the Responsible Technology Initiative, DFL conducted academic and policy research around themes of responsible technology and responsible innovation across 3 sites: Responsible AI, Public Tech and Big Tech. Some of the outputs include: Proposing a Sector-based Handbook for Digital Ecosystems in India - https://digitalfutureslab.notion.site/Proposing-a-Sector-based-Handbook-for-Digital-Ecosystems-in-India-3dd35e94f0dc451f9c066fd669720b15 Beyond Content Moderation: Additional Approaches to Addressing the Spread of Harmful Content on Social Media Platforms - https://digitalfutureslab.notion.site/Beyond-Content-Moderation-Additional-Approaches-to-Addressing-the-Spread-of-Harmful-Content-on-Soci-7c90f0d3cc6d4972858b05053a88b7f6; Report of the Working Group on AI Governance - https://digitalfutureslab.notion.site/Developing-a-Democratic-and-Responsible-AI-Ecosystem-in-India-Report-of-the-Working-Group-on-AI-Gov-1826b66f1b4f43d7ab2bfbcdee539227; Smart Automation and AI in India's Judicial System - https://digitalfutureslab.notion.site/Smart-Automation-and-Artificial-Intelligence-in-India-s-Judicial-System-A-Case-of-Organised-Irrespo-1ab84ed86362490baa93e47c82e6b492
Email address of the organization
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