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
Nepal’s slum demolitions have displaced thousands, turning a promise of land reform into a human rights crisis. (more…)
Climate change is increasingly driving displacement, raising urgent questions about development models that foster unequal growth while exacerbating ecological risk. (more…)
Mathematical models can help understand how rumours spread, and identify effective strategies to stop them. (more…)
As news deserts expand and resources shrink, AI threatens to further undermine local media outlets. Yet, carefully deployed, it may also help fill civic information gaps and support public-interest reporting. (more…)
India has detailed systems for measuring poverty. But when it comes to wealth, the data goes dark. Understanding who the rich are is essential to building fairer taxation, climate policy, and social programs. (more…)
Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people (more…)
The long-suppressed Tiwari Commission report on the 1983 Nellie massacre has finally been released, but early responses suggest it may ignite debate on demographic change rather than accountability for one of India’s deadliest episodes of mass violence. (more…)
India overtook China in 2023 to become the world’s most populous nation. The country’s youthful workforce could be its greatest asset—or its hardest challenge. (more…)
The government must devise strong educational mechanisms to help students from underprivileged backgrounds to compete. (more…)
