May 6, 2025

The Curious Case of Cyber Fraud at the Grassroots in India

By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: May 06, 2025 Cyber fraud is a growing menace in rural India, as rapid digitalisation outpaces the spread of digital literacy. Vulnerable communities often fall prey to sophisticated scams that exploit their limited understanding of online safety. Badla village in Jharkhand is a case in point, where a resident,…

How Can We Build a Just AI for Marginalized Genders?

By Digital Empowerment Foundation Published on: May 06, 2025 Gender Digital Divide and AI Exclusion in India Introduction As AI shapes governance and society, its design often reflects existing inequalities rather than dismantling them. In India, the gender digital divide already limits access to technology, with women, transgender, and non-binary individuals facing systemic barriers. When…