Thoothukudi MP Tmt. Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) inaugurated a 3 day AI for Governance workshop across Tamil Nadu. Joined by Minister P. Geetha Jeevan - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன, Mayor Jegan Periasamy, Commissioner S. Priyanka, the sessions showed how GenAI can simplify administration & improve citizen services.

As AI becomes central to governance, the focus must be on preparing institutions at every level. In Tamil Nadu, MP Kanimozhi (கனிமொழி) inaugurated the AI for Governance workshop, an effort of AILF INDIA by Future Shift Labs - featured in The Hindu. #Media #Governance #TheHindu

Happy to share that Future Shift Labs Labs and our initiative, AILF INDIA have been featured by Tech in Asia among the 40 leading voices shaping India’s AI and technology ecosystem.

Technology is outpacing regulation. From the U.S. AI Caucus to the EU Special Committee and UK APPG on AI, parliaments are shaping the future of AI governance. With AILF INDIA, India steps into this dialogue to build frameworks of trust, transparency, and progress. #Eurovision

Millions now turn to chatbots not just for tasks, but for support. This shift brings promise, but also risk: the rise of a “chat-chamber effect” where comfort is reinforced while reflection fades. Click below to read the full blog- futureshiftlabs.com/the-chat-chamb… #MentalHealth #chatbot

The Global South is shaping #AIgovernance through ethics, data sovereignty & inclusion. Though constrained by dominant powers, its role is now central to AI’s future. Click below to read the commentary. futureshiftlabs.com/commentaries/t… #DataProtection #globalsouth #UnitedStates

At #FuricConference2025 in the European Parliament , our Co-founder Sagar Vishnoi moderated “Securing Democracy in the Age of AI” with Josef Lentsch (founder, Partisan) & Julia Brothers (𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, National Democratic Institute) a thoughtful dialogue on technology & democratic integrity.

AI is transforming how nations think about power and security. For India, the way it integrates AI today will shape its strategic posture and influence in the global order for decades to come. Click below to read the blog: futureshiftlabs.com/the-ai-deterre… #India #Military #defenceforces

Thank you Máiréad Doyle BE CEng GAICD CF for the discussion & creating this report. Winston Churchill trust It’s very timely and provides insights from across the globe and glad that you included inputs from our policy paper. #Democracy #Elections churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/mairead…

Parliaments face profound change as advanced technologies reshape long-standing practices. The challenge is not resisting progress, but guiding it to strengthen democratic debate and preserve the authority of institutions. AILF INDIA #Democracy #Governance #publicpolicy #India

China’s AI regulations address exploitative labour practices, yet the same systems suppress worker mobilisation. Protection and repression coexist, highlighting the dual role of technology in state governance. Click below to read our latest blog: futureshiftlabs.com/the-illusion-o… #China

From bans to crises, Nepal shows how digital freedom shapes politics. Social media curbs sparked protests, proving the digital space is inseparable from democracy. Click below to read the article: diplomatnepal.com/diplomacy/publ… #Nepalprotest #nepalviolence #socialmedia #Democracy

Even geniuses ask for help. As technology reshapes how we think, create, and decide, the way humans engage with it has emerged as a critical question. What does it mean to ask machines for help? Click below to register for the event: futureshiftlabs.com/workshop-regis… #ChatGPT #OpenAI

At Future Shift Labs, we believe technology & governance must evolve together. Featured in the UAE-India CEPA Council Newsletter, we continue to place governance at the centre of innovation, strengthening collaboration between India & the UAE. #India #UAE #Governance #technology

Our Co-founder Sagar Vishnoi was quoted in @EntrepreneurInd on how the CCI is examining AI’s anticompetitive risks and why India needs frameworks that ensure innovation with fairness. #AI #marketdynamics #AIregulation #AIindia #digitaleconomy #Innovation #techpolicy

The U.S. built the internet but lacks a connected digital backbone. Strengthening this foundation means faster services, fairer systems, and renewed trust between citizens and the state. Click below to read the full commentary: futureshiftlabs.com/commentaries/m… #USA #publicpolicy

Operation Sindoor represents more than a tactical success, it reflects how India’s defense is evolving through data, innovation, and integration. Emerging technologies are quietly transforming decision-making, strategy, and surveillance, marking a new phase in how modern

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 Google's announcement to establish a major 𝐀𝐈 𝐡𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐠 marks a significant moment in India’s technological evolution. The

Responsible AI adoption in India must evolve through systems that prioritize 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 as foundational principles not afterthoughts. Sagar Vishnoi, our Director & Co-founder, underscores how ethical frameworks and accountable