The right to repair movement could have a significant impact on global emissions reduction
Many manufacturers use planned obsolescence so that products fail prematurely and are short-lived, thereby forcing consumers to purchase replacements at more frequent intervals. In
The integration of healthcare and VR
Virtual reality (VR) has largely been associated with the field of entertainment. However, scientists and particularly health experts have uncovered the benefits of VR in the healt
The increasing number of internet blackouts worldwide is cause for concern
While internet blackouts first found favor in situations of political unrest, over the years, the practice has expanded to restrict issues not involving large scale opposition or v
Preparing for the world’s next pandemic: lessons learned in 2020
Even as the world is reeling from the effects of COVID-19, the World Health Organization has urged world leaders to prepare for the next pandemic, by building up prevention capacit
Regulating AI algorithms and hate speech
Social media giants such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have been condemned repeatedly over their lax attitudes in curbing hate speech. More and more countries are facing the rise
Coronavirus has boosted the use of telehealth services
The coronavirus pandemic has burdened the healthcare infrastructures of a majority of the nations and led to the death of millions of people worldwide. Social distancing norms and
Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code: changing dominance structures in tech
The Australian Government passed the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code on February 25, and it now awaits Royal Assent. The Amendment inserts a new Part IVB
BLM and CAA protests: The increasing use of facial recognition technology by governments against protesters
The beginning of 2020 witnessed the continuation of widespread protests against India’s new citizenship laws which proposed to exclude Muslims from its purview. Reports surfaced