Anwesha Sen

Anwesha Sen, a tech policy program manager and AI governance researcher, dives into India's sweeping ban on online real money gaming. The conversation highlights the ban's impact on the multi-billion dollar industry, discussing potential job losses and market regulation issues. They explore the rise of unregulated offshore platforms and the risk of a burgeoning black market. Sen emphasizes the importance of informed regulation over outright prohibition, questioning the motivations behind the ban and advocating for a balanced approach to policy.

Anwesha Sen from the Takshashila Institution discusses India's burgeoning AI data center ecosystem. She highlights the crucial role of data centers in enhancing India's tech capabilities and reducing foreign dependency. The conversation delves into current and future data center capacities, forecasting a leap from 1.3 to 17 gigawatts by 2030. Anwesha also examines the challenges related to power transmission and renewable energy, underscoring the necessity for public-private partnerships to navigate these hurdles effectively.

Anwesha Sen, a tech policy and AI governance researcher at the Takshashila Institution, joins the discussion to highlight the environmental impact of AI technologies. She delves into the alarming energy demands of data centers, which could consume 10% of global electricity by 2030. The conversation explores the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a sustainable energy source to power growing AI infrastructures. Sen emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and collaborative efforts between sectors to ensure a greener future for AI.