India has been waiting for data protection laws for a long time. Privacy advocates want to know how authorities are currently collecting and processing data about the population.

Estonia has been rigorously pursuing digital transformation for years. Almost everything can be done online, from renewing passports to voting. High security standards are meant to guarantee strong data protection.

With more than 10,000 installed cameras, Hyderabad is considered one of the most heavily surveilled cities in India. How are authorities striking the balance between using the data and protecting privacy?

Big Data can help societies better assess future needs. For example, by predicting birth rates early, authorities can better plan how much teaching staff will be needed in the future.

In Hyderabad, India, authorities are using facial recognition cameras to build a widespread surveillance network. Citizens targeted by police don't know where their data is being shared. They are fighting back.

From solutions to help women through menstruation and menopause and manage menstruation to technology to prevent and detect breast cancer, Femtech is a fast-growing sector that is advancing health care.

To generate images, Lensa draws information from an open source dataset that analyzes pictures online. Some of those images reflect sexist or racist stereotypes, and Lensa reproduces and enhances these biases.

Women haters are becoming more and more popular on social media platforms worldwide. Why do platforms such as TikTok promote their misogynistic content?

Some animal species exhibit certain behaviors before natural disasters. A research project is equipping animals with sensors in the hopes the data can be used to create an early warning system for natural disasters.

With the help of AI and satellite imagery, early warning systems and smoke sensors on trees help detect forest fires quickly. This makes it easier for firefighters to contain them before they escalate out of control.