Nikhil Pahwa
Founder and editor of MediaNama, a digital media outlet focused on technology policy and internet governance, providing expertise on privacy, telecom and digital regulation.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 25min
ThePrintUninterrupted: Govt rolls back Sanchar Saathi pre-installation mandate, but what are the issues that still remain
Nikhil Pahwa, founder and editor of MediaNama, delves into the government's recent decision to retract the mandatory installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones. He discusses the legal implications of forced app installations and highlights privacy concerns, such as the risks of background data collection and potential misuse. Pahwa emphasizes the need for user choice and warns about the coercive nature of SIM-binding. He also offers practical cyber-safety tips to navigate the evolving digital landscape.
Feb 29, 2024 • 34min
AI and Elections: Deepfaking Democracy
AI-generated misinformation threatens elections worldwide. Can platforms and governments handle the deepfake 'tsunami'? Tech giants collaborate for detection tools, but is it enough? Experts discuss short-term and long-term solutions. From setting standards to government approaches, the impact of deepfake technology on elections is debated.
