Hey, my name is
Abhivardhan
What do I actually do?
I have loved AI, since 2018, and used my passion to build India's biggest technology law research ecosystem + archive, helping communities and advising technology companies in matters around technology law.
This is why I am currently:
President, Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law
Founder & Managing Partner, Indic Pacific Legal Research
Looks serious. What do you actually do?
Yes, I advise people on legal and policy matters around digital technologies + anything AI.
What do I actually do? I love solving legal and policy problems around AI and digital tech. It's fun doing and seems like people need help. Maintaining such sophisticated things is always a long-term measure, so I am all in to help, and advise.
Mentored and nurtured a thriving community
Alright, what have you done?
I developed a tech law and policy knowledge ecosystem. Using that ecosystem of research I co-developed with my colleagues, and partners, I have done literally a lot.
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Mentored 200+ individuals for 5 years under the Research Internship Programme of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law
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Even otherwise, I have mentored judicial officers, MBA students, law professionals, few startups and even domain experts at times.
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Partnered and consulted on legal technologies for non-profits
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Published 40+ works on AI and Law, counting both in-house and third party publications since 2018. Obviously I would not publish "stuff" out of academic urge.
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I drafted India's first privately proposed AI bill, aiact.in. Yes, it was never implemented. But it helped us getting feedback on AI and Law issues in India.
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My third party publications are featured by Springer, Tsinghua University, IEEE, Observer Research Foundation, Modern Diplomacy, IMC Journal, Analytics India Magazine, India Business Law Journal and many others that I have forgotten.
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I have been quoted in The Secretariat, Hindustan Times, The Indian Express and other forums.
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Ran 3 journals successfully, then closed them in 2 years, proudly.
The best part: I may be a legal specialist but deep down I am an entrepreneur.
Abhivardhan is a Technology Law and an AI Governance Specialist. He is honoured to serve as the President & Managing Trustee of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law and as the Managing Partner at Indic Pacific Legal Research.
Throughout his journey, he has gained valuable experience in Technology Law & Policy, Artificial Intelligence Governance, International Space Law, Technology & Intellectual Property Law, Digital Competition Law, and Indo-Pacific Studies.
With deep respect for the field, Abhivardhan has been fortunate to contribute to esteemed law, technology, and policy publications & forums, including G20 Brazil (Startup20 2024), the South Asian University, Commonwealth Legal Education Association and others. His book, "Artificial Intelligence Ethics and International Law: An Introduction" (2nd edition, 2024, originally published in 2019), modestly represents his exploration of the important connection between artificial intelligence and ethical considerations. Emphasizing the significance of an Indic approach to AI Ethics, Abhivardhan aims to bring diverse perspectives on AI and technology law to the table.
Abhivardhan is also the author of India's first privately proposed artificial intelligence regulation, AIACT.IN (currently at Version 5).
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If you are interested in connecting and engaging with his pragmatic insights, you can find Abhivardhan on LinkedIn.
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