Bio
Astha Kapoor is a researcher, writer, and policy advocate working at the intersection of technology, democracy, and social justice. She is the co-founder of the Aapti Institute, a research organization based in India that focuses on reimagining digital governance from the perspective of the Global South. Her work examines data governance, platform power, AI regulation, and the political economy of emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on equity, rights, and public interest frameworks. Astha regularly advises policymakers, collaborates with civil society organizations, and contributes to global debates on digital futures. Her writing and research aim to ground technology policy in democratic accountability and social realities.