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In this episode (Ep. 6): As technology evolves faster than ever, governments race to keep up. From deepfakes and AI scams to crypto regulation and data-protection laws, discover how nations across the world are redefining digital responsibility. Join host Adithee on Curious Minds for a sweeping exploration of how innovation and regulation shape the future — and why having a seat at the table matters more than ever.

Disclaimer: This episode is crafted with insights researched using AI and personal reflections. While facts are verified with credible sources, the practical tips shared are for general guidance. Listeners are encouraged to adapt them to their own needs.

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Sources:

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — Official Legal Text
   European Union, 2016 (Effective 2018)
   https://gdpr-info.eu
   
2. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
   Wikipedia, 2025
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Data_Protection_Regulation
   
3. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
   Federal Trade Commission (FTC), USA, 1998
   https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-coppa
   
4. Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
   European Commission, 2023
   https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/banking-and-finance/financial-markets/securities-markets/crypto-assets_en
   
5. Data Protection — European Commission
   European Commission, ongoing updates
   https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/data-protection_en
   
6. UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — Data Protection and the EU
   ICO UK, 2025
   https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-and-the-eu/overview-data-protection-and-the-eu/
   
7. Key Cybersecurity Laws in China
   The Diplomat (Analysis Article), 2023
   https://thediplomat.com/2023/03/chinas-cybersecurity-law/
   
8. Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 — India
   Legislative Affairs India (Official Portal), 2023
   https://www.legislative.gov.in/actsofparliamentfromtheyear/digital-personal-data-protection-act-2019
   
9. India’s AI-powered Fraud Monitoring Network Launch
   Economic Times India, 2024
   https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/indias-ai-fraud-monitoring-network-goes-live/articleshow/102041234.cms