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Shatakratu Sahu
Research Analyst and Senior Program Manager, Technology and Society Program

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Shatakratu Sahu is a senior program manager and research analyst with the Technology and Society program at Carnegie India. His research focuses on issues of emerging technologies and regulation of technologies. His current research interests include digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and platform regulation issues of content moderation and algorithmic accountability. He also keenly explores the impact of technology on geopolitics and the broader world order. In addition to regularly publishing for Carnegie India, he has contributed to the Hindu, the Telegraph, the Statesman, and the Print.   

Prior to working at Carnegie India, he was an associate at the law firm J. Sagar Associates, where he practiced general commercial and regulatory litigation before the Indian Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, and tribunals. Additionally, he was a legal and policy advisor at EdTech startup KidsChaupal Infotech. He holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree from The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata. 


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What’s Next for U.S. AI Policy?

This commentary explores the likely actions of the Trump administration and driving forces on issues of deregulation, the United States’ leadership in AI, national security, and global engagements on AI safety.

· December 18, 2024
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India’s Advance on AI Regulation

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of AI regulation in India by examining perspectives across government, industry, and civil society stakeholders. It evaluates the current regulatory state and proposes a policy roadmap forward. Does India need new AI regulations? What should they look like? Who is driving this debate in India and what are their views?

· November 21, 2024
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A Tech Policy Planning Guide for India—Beyond the First 100 Days

This compendium provides an independent look at how to get the most out of India’s current technology ecosystem, and the measures that may need to be adopted or re-considered in order to build a lasting and enduring framework for policy changes in the select areas under the current administration.

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Elevating Sports in India: A Journey Through Physical Literacy

In this episode of the Anahita Speaker Series, we are joined by Neelam Babardesai, Head of Sports at Tata Trusts. Neelam discusses her inspiring journey in sports development and the impactful initiatives led by Tata Trusts to promote sports at the grassroots level in India.

· July 3, 2024
In The Media
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India's Techscape is Complex, Uneven, yet has the Potential to get it Right

In a roundtable discussion hosted by StratNewsGlobal, Shatakratu Sahu discussed India's AI focus, calling for a comprehensive regulatory framework and better workforce skills. He also highlighted the issue of English being the predominant internet language in data-rich India.

· June 4, 2024
StratNews Global
In The Media
in the media
Digital Transformation and Digital Public Infrastructure in India with Shatakratu Sahu

In this episode of Building the Future podcast, Romina Bandura is joined by Shatakratu Sahu, to discuss the role of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in the Indian context, and what Sahu sees as the opportunities and challenges that DPI brings to the world.

· May 30, 2024
Center for Strategic and International Studies
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India’s AI Strategy: Balancing Risk and Opportunity

This essay shares insights on key elements of India’s AI strategy and outlines some of the trade-offs involved in balancing risks with opportunities.

· February 22, 2024
In The Media
in the media
India’s Geo-Digital Age Is Here – Tech Partnerships, Data Protection, Semiconductors

There are many different moving parts with regard to India’s geo-digital age, and there is an urgent need for intra-ministerial coordination.

· December 4, 2023
The Print
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Driven by Data: Catalyzing Social Change

In this episode, discover how Prerna Mukharya harnesses the power of data to go beyond numbers, creating real change on the ground. Watch how she amplifies the voices of marginalized communities and creates awareness of their needs by leveraging data for social impact.

· May 25, 2023
commentary
What is DPI? The Need for a Principle-Based Approach

As different countries work toward adopting a global definition for DPI, it is important to implement a principle-based approach built on consensus until such a definition is adopted.