The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.
From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to accountÂ
AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.Â
From floods to heatwaves, cascading climate disasters expose mounting vulnerabilities demanding coordinated scientific and policy responses. (more…)
Imported inflation, fragile manufacturing and unequal burdens complicate textbook arguments supporting unrestricted currency depreciation across India. (more…)
Instead of a thrust on key areas such as women and children’s health, the government has chosen to expand tertiary healthcare. (more…)
Record patent filings in recent years suggest an expanding research ecosystem. Yet with only a fraction granted and even fewer commercially worked, scale may be outpacing substance. (more…)
University-based science parks could become highly attractive sites for deeper engagement with industry, venture capitalists, and start-ups, and help procure government funding too, as proven in the UK, Singapore, and China. (more…)
In 2025, India mastered economic stability, but the transition from a US$ 4 trillion to a US$ 5 trillion economy will not be determined by how well risks are contained. (more…)
