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Editorials · 30 June 2026

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30 June 2026

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Why artificial wisdom is the biggest AI risk

The article discusses the significant risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), distinguishing them by impact and mitigation difficulty. It highlights three primary risks: large-scale disruption of cognitive labor, unprecedented concentration of power due to AI's capital-intensive nature, and the pervasive 'artificial wisdom' curse, where AI-generated information is mistaken for genuine knowledge. The author argues that AI does not generate knowledge but rather predicts patterns, leading to potential misinformation and systemic risks in decision-making. The article concludes by emphasizing the urgent need for a new global governance architecture, including technical and institutional safeguards, to ensure responsible AI deployment, drawing parallels with nuclear non-proliferation.

Science & Technology Indian Economy

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Delayed honour: On Operation Sindoor, gains and losses

The article criticizes the Indian government for its delayed acknowledgment of soldier casualties in Operation Sindoor (April 2025 cross-border strikes) and for allegedly misleading Parliament regarding losses. It emphasizes the need for transparency and public accountability in military operations, contrasting operational secrecy with national interest and wise decision-making, highlighting the disservice done to fallen soldiers and the undermining of government credibility.

Indian Polity & Governance

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Reforms 3.0 — towards the Bharat rate of growth

The article advocates for India to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for economic growth, aiming for a 'Bharat rate of growth' exceeding 8%. It draws parallels with the 1991 economic reforms and the success of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) like Aadhaar and UPI. Key proposals include making AI tokens free, increasing R&D investment, diversifying AI compute hardware beyond single-vendor dominance, and building sovereign AI capabilities through a National AI Token Policy and public-private partnerships. The author suggests reallocating a fraction of existing subsidies to fund AI initiatives, starting with educational and research institutions, and scaling to various sectors and languages.

Indian Economy Science & Technology

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Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse

The article discusses India's vulnerability to drug trafficking due to its location between major drug-producing regions (Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle), with Myanmar emerging as a leading source. It highlights challenges in enforcement, such as the use of drones, darknet, and cryptocurrencies by traffickers, and issues with domestic production using diverted pharmaceutical ingredients. The piece critically examines India's response, noting the prevalence of physical abuse in private de-addiction centers, the urban-rural disparity in access to rehabilitation, social stigma, and gender-specific barriers to treatment. It emphasizes the need for a shift from focusing solely on seizures and arrests to a 'whole of society' approach that prioritizes rehabilitation and restoring lives, as exemplified by initiatives like Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

Social Justice & Development

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