DFL's newsletter is a monthly roundup of our ongoing work, readings, events and research outputs in the tech policy and culture space, specific to the Global South.
We announce a major new initiative from the Global South Network for Trustworthy AI, upcoming panels from members of our team, and a roundup of recent events, writing, and media for May.
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant idea in India’s justice system. Transcription tools, translation support, and case summarisation systems have already made their way into courtrooms across the country.
This February, Digital Futures Lab will take the stage at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 — one of the country’s (and the world’s!) most consequential convenings on Artificial Intelligence (AI), public policy, and societal transformation.
As India prepares for the upcoming AI Impact Summit in February 2026, we at Digital Futures Lab have been looking at global foresight on AI in critical infrastructure as well as community-grounded conversations on mental health, healthcare, justice, and open-source ecosystems.
This month, our work continued to connect research, foresight, and practice across India and beyond – from exploring GenAI’s impact on wellbeing and sovereignty to advancing responsible AI governance in healthcare, climate, and justice.
This month, at Digital Futures Lab, we continue to bridge research, policy, and practice, shaping global discourse on AI governance, while strengthening local capacity for responsible innovation.