Hi, I’m Amlan :)

I’m a lawyer, policy advisor, researcher and teacher based in India. My areas of interest include privacy, platforms and AI. I work with businesses, think tanks, academics and policymakers. I enjoy spicy food, mellow music, and the mountains.

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What I’m working on

📶 Consulting

I help clients navigate complex policy issues involving new technologies. I analyse trends, identify risks and advise on strategy.

My clients include global companies, think tanks and non-profits. I work with a trusted network of experts built over a decade.

🖋️ Research & Writing

I’m a research fellow at Carnegie India and the Center for Responsible AI at IIT Madras. Some of my writing:

On AI, I’ve written about India’s AI strategy, compute infrastructure, global diplomacy and responsible AI
On privacy, calling for a ‘right to be remembered’ and lamenting our apathy towards surveillance
On definitions and business models for digital public infrastructure
On copyright fair use exceptions for educational uses

🎓 Teaching

I help students prepare for a career in technology law and policy.

I teach an introductory course called “The Principles and Practice of Tech Policy” at the National Law School of India University.

📶 Disclosures

I write thoughtfully based on first principles, data and personal experience. In the interest of transparency, I’m disclosing that:

I consult on tech policy with some technology companies
I own shares in Google, my former employer
I don’t hold official positions on any government committees

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