Digital Futures Lab

Digital Futures Lab

is an independent, interdisciplinary research studio that studies the complex interplay between technology and society in India and the Majority World.

Through evidence-based research, systematic foresight, and public engagement, we work to realise pathways toward equitable, safe and sustainable digital futures.

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Putting Workers First: Anticipating the Impact of Generative AI on the Entertainment Industry in India

Putting Workers First: Anticipating the Impact of Generative AI on the Entertainment Industry in India

How is Generative AI reshaping creative work in India? This project explores its impact on entertainment industries and workers' rights, while imagining fairer, more vibrant futures for creativity, solidarity, and collective action.

Does India Need Foresight? | Urvashi Aneja on Quest for Better Futures

Does India Need Foresight? | Urvashi Aneja on Quest for Better Futures

Listen to Aarushi on the CCG Tech Podcast, NLU-Delhi, as she discusses what may be the gendered consequences of relying on AI systems that may replicate and reinforce existing inequalities.

Democratising AI for the Public Good: Key Concepts and Recommendations

Democratising AI for the Public Good: Key Concepts and Recommendations

Urvashi was part of the T20 task force on inclusive digital transformation. It centres its efforts on elaborating recommendations to leverage digital innovations to advance SDGs of the 2030 Agenda, while ensuring inclusivity & ethical considerations.

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Apr 2025

Human in the Loop: Care Protocols from the Future | Panel

Human in the Loop is a participatory foresight and storytelling project that explores the near-future risks of Generative AI in India.

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OpenAI Faces Lawsuit After ChatGPT’s Role in Teen Suicide, Admits Safeguards May Fail in Long Conversations

OpenAI Faces Lawsuit After ChatGPT’s Role in Teen Suicide, Admits Safeguards May Fail in Long Conversations

Harleen was quoted in this Medianama piece looking at the recent lawsuit against OpenAI after ChatGPT’s role in teen suicide.

Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms

Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms

As the use of AI becomes more common in courts, Dona Mathew and co-authors, Leah Verghese and Smita Mutt, write an op-ed for The Hindu. They advocate for clear frameworks to guide its safe and responsible use.

Urvashi at CLPR's Panel 'The Present and Future of Digital Privacy'

Urvashi at CLPR's Panel 'The Present and Future of Digital Privacy'

Urvashi joined Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy (CLPR) and Aastha Kapoor (Aapti Institute) on the panel, ‘The Present and Future of Digital Privacy in India’. Watch the panel now.

Convening on Open Source AI and Digital Public Goods in India

Convening on Open Source AI and Digital Public Goods in India

We hosted a convening at the NASSCOM offices in Noida and brought together experts to further sharpen our arguments and recommendations on the policy options towards open source AI in India.

Practice Playbook on Responsible AI

Practice Playbook on Responsible AI

Read the Practice Playbook on Responsible AI—a guide to designing AI for social impact in India. Co-created with 14 social impact orgs & expert mentors from our Responsible AI Fellowship, it blends real-world insights with proven frameworks.

Provocations on AI Sovereignty: Confronting Complexities & Shaping Future Strategies

Provocations on AI Sovereignty: Confronting Complexities & Shaping Future Strategies

Based on reflections from a workshop with 18 of India's leading thinkers, this report explores the meaning of digital sovereignty, assesses its feasibility, examines who benefits from such an agenda, and unpacks the new policy conundrums it raises.