Politics and Policy of AI

Important Dates

Programme Begins
Saturday, 13 September 2025

Early Bird Deadline (10% scholarship)
Sunday, 10 August 2025

Application Deadline
Sunday, 7 September 2025

Programme Ends
Saturday, 4 October 2025

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Eligibility and Admission Process

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Interested candidates should complete the application form, which will be evaluated by Takshashila’s Academic Committee.

Please take some time to reflect while filling out the application form and the statement of purpose. The Committee places significant emphasis on this response during the application review process, so you are encouraged to complete it with sincerity and diligence.

Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Takshashila Institution.

Course Overview: PPAI1 Demystifying AI

PPAI11: How Machines Think

This unit traces AI's evolution from early expert systems to deep learning. It explains how machine learning models learn by detecting data patterns and adjusting weights, providing a foundational understanding of AI's technical mechanics.

PPAI12: When Algorithms Fail - Limits, Biases, and “Snake Oil”

Through real-world examples, this unit explores AI's inherent limitations, biases, and failure modes. It critiques overhyped claims while setting realistic expectations for AI capabilities.

Course Overview: PPAI2 The Politics, Policy and Governance of AI

PPAI21: The Socio-Economic Impact of AI Diffusion

This unit examines the effects of AI adoption on society and the economy. It explores questions such as whether AI will result in job losses, whether returns on capital will surpass returns on labour, and who the potential winners and losers will be.

PPAI22 AI: Copyright and Market Power

Given the extensive data on which AI is trained, this unit examines the implications for creators' rights and intellectual property. It discusses the necessary balance between fostering innovation and protecting creators' livelihoods in a changing market landscape.

PPAI24: The State of AI Governance

This unit reviews current governance efforts by governments, companies, and multistakeholder gatherings. It evaluates the revealed priorities by assessing the governance measures against the opportunities and risks involved.

PPAI23: Geopolitics of AI

This unit examines differing perspectives on AI as a transformative technology and a strategic asset. It analyses the competition between the US and China in AI development and the pursuit of technological sovereignty.

Fee Structure

The programme fee for individuals is ₹10,000 (plus GST). Once paid, fees are non-refundable.

We offer a 20% scholarship for students and Takshashila alumni, and the fee is ₹8,000 plus GST.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Faculty

Nitin Pai

Nitin Pai is co-founder and director of the Takshashila Institution, an independent centre for research and education in public policy. His current research includes the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific; defence economics and the politics of radically networked societies.

Pranay Kotasthane

Pranay Kotasthane is deputy director of the Takshashila Institution. Pranay’s current research includes high tech geopolitics and the politics of radically networked societies. Pranay teaches public policy, international relations, and public finance at Takshashila’s graduate and post-graduate programmes.

Mihir Mahajan

Mihir Mahajan is Chief of Staff at IP Spring LLC, a boutique US law firm that specializes in intellectual property matters. Mihir’s experience includes developing IP strategy, managing patent portfolios, patent transactions, and preparing and prosecuting patent applications.

Bharath Reddy

Bharath Reddy is an Associate Fellow with the High-Tech Geopolitics Programme at the Takshashila Institution.