Technology
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‘Digital luddites’ aren’t anti-progress – they want to democratise technology
Raffaele F Ciriello, The Conversation Rick Sullivan, The Conversation Vitali Mindel, The Conversation
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Is social media an ‘addiction’? This study looked at bodily responses while scrolling Instagram
Niklas Ihssen, The Conversation
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Power lies in the details – that’s why generative AI is useful for things we care about the least
John P Nelson, The Conversation
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How Chinese mobile-phone firms use pop culture to dominate the Pakistani market
Anand P Krishnan
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Why is Google Maps misdirecting users in India?
Ananya Bhattacharya, Rest of World
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India embraces AI companies, regulation takes a back seat
Rest of World Staff
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Digital afterlife: The possibilities and problems of living on after death
Patrick van Esch, The Conversation Yuanyuan (Gina) Cui, The Conversation
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India’s landmark telemedicine initiative needs a revamp if it is to fulfil its potential
Biswanath Ghosh Dastidar
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India banned CamScanner four years ago but government agencies are still using it
Ananya Bhattacharya, Rest of World
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India’s semiconductor ambitions could risk worker safety
Jasoon Chelat
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Around the world, new mobile internet subscribers are plateauing
Khadija Alam, Rest of World Russell Brandom, Rest of World
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In ‘mukbang’ videos by North East YouTubers, a menu to challenge stereotypes
Tora Agarwala, Rest of World
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What meditation and mindfulness apps get wrong Buddhist ideals
Gregory Grieve, The Conversation Beverley McGuire, The Conversation
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Trying a ‘digital detox’? Four ways to make it a success
Kelley Cours Anderson, The Conversation Karen Anne Wallach, The Conversation
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Bihar is using an app to track teachers’ attendance – much to their anger
Johanna Deeksha
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A philosophical inquiry into technology illuminates our innermost nature, says Sundar Sarukkai
Sundar Sarukkai
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AI images deepen crisis in photography, but focusing on ethical practice might have some answers
Savannah Dodd, The Conversation
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Multiple passwords, IDs have become gatekeepers of modern life – is there a simpler solution?
Vishnu C Rajan
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Lebanon pager explosion: The perils of the ‘weaponisation of everything’
Mark Lacy, The Conversation
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The AI future from a 70-year-old Roald Dahl story is here – are you afraid?
Prithwiraj Mukherjee