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Harnessing AI for Legislative Drafting: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

In this post, the author attempts to discover the potential of AI in reshaping legislative drafting and administration in India. Outdated laws, complex legal structures, and slow adaptation to technology present challenges. AI can streamline legislative research, predict legal outcomes, enhance transparency, and optimize policymaking. AI’s impact in legislative procedures is explored, including the use of AI tools and virtual parliaments. While AI offers efficiency, concerns about bias, accountability, and transparency must be addressed. The article highlights the need for a balanced approach to revolutionize the legislative landscape in India and build public trust in AI-generated legislation.

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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: An incomplete development

In this post, the author critically examines India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, released for public consultation in August. Comparing it with the 2022 version, the article highlights strengths and weaknesses. It discusses processing personal data, data localization, the Alternative Dispute Resolution process, and the Data Protection Board’s powers. While aiming to balance individual data rights and processing needs, the bill lacks clarity on differentiating sensitive data, definitions for pseudonymization and anonymization, and precise data transfer criteria. Concerns about Data Protection Board power concentration and hefty fines for smaller businesses are raised. The author emphasizes refining definitions, enhancing data localization, ensuring board independence, and proportional fines for a robust digital economy and individual privacy protection.

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The Proposed AI Act of the EU: Counting the Crucial Lessons for India

In this article, the author has shed light on the legal and regulatory aspects of the imminent wave of AI from about to enter India while referring to the recent legislative and policy developments. It also compares the same with similar developments in foreign jurisdictions for a more informed perspective on the issue.

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Legal Tech, Change and Adoption: Integration of Legal Tech in the Practice of Law

In this post, the author aims to highlight the various ways in which technology is being integrated into the practice of law. In doing so, the authors also underlines the benefits of the same as also highlighting the challenges lying ahead.

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