Politics and Policy of AI

A 4-week expert capsule course exploring AI’s political and policy dimensions — from job market impacts and constitutional values to innovation governance and geopolitical implications.

This 4-week expert capsule course explores AI’s political and policy dimensions. From its impact on the job market and constitutional values to creator rights, innovation governance, and geopolitical implications — this course equips participants with frameworks to think clearly about AI policy.

The course is delivered entirely online through live Saturday webinars (two 90-minute sessions per week) and is designed for working professionals, researchers, and students.

Who This Programme is For

Technologists and Engineers

AI practitioners who want to understand the policy and governance landscape shaping their work.

Policymakers and Regulators

Government officials working on technology regulation, data governance, and AI policy frameworks.

Researchers and Academics

Those studying AI’s societal impact, ethics, or governance who want practical policy frameworks.

Journalists and Analysts

Media professionals covering AI developments who need deeper analytical tools for policy reporting.

How It Works

Covering AI fundamentals, socio-economic impact, copyright, geopolitics, and governance.

Two 90-minute Saturday sessions per week with expert faculty.

Compact format designed for busy professionals.

Sessions with AI practitioners, researchers, and policy experts.

Including sessions, readings, and preparation.

Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion.

Key Dates

Milestone Date
Early bird deadline (10% scholarship) TBD
Application deadline TBD
Programme dates TBD

Application Process and Fee Structure

  • Indian nationals with an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
  • Application evaluated by Academic Committee; statement of purpose carries significant weight.
  • No prior technical knowledge of AI required.
  • Individual: ₹10,000 + GST.
  • Students and Takshashila alumni: ₹8,000 + GST (20% scholarship).
  • Fees are non-refundable. No application fee.

What You’ll Learn

Demystifying AI (Modules 1–2)

The evolution of AI from expert systems to deep learning. Understanding the fundamentals of how AI systems work, their capabilities, and the trajectory of development.

Limitations of AI systems, algorithmic biases, overhyped claims, and the gap between AI capabilities and public perception. Understanding failure modes is essential for sound policy.

AI’s impact on employment and inequality — job losses, shifts in returns to capital versus labour, and identifying winners and losers in the AI economy.

Constitutional implications of AI advancement, creator protections amid generative AI tools, intellectual property challenges, and the concentration of market power in AI.

AI governance frameworks across states, US-China competition, technological sovereignty, and the global power dynamics shaped by AI capabilities and superintelligence risks.

Government, corporate, and multistakeholder efforts to govern AI. Examining regulatory approaches, voluntary commitments, and the evolving landscape of AI governance worldwide.

AI Course

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for technologists, researchers, policymakers, journalists, and curious learners who want to understand AI’s political and policy dimensions. No prior technical knowledge of AI is required.

Indian nationals with an undergraduate degree in any discipline are eligible. The application is evaluated by the Academic Committee, with the statement of purpose carrying significant weight.

Approximately 6 hours per week — two 90-minute live Saturday webinar sessions plus 2-3 hours of readings and preparation.

Yes, all sessions are recorded and available for later access. However, we encourage live attendance for interactive discussions.

Yes, a Certificate of Achievement is awarded by Takshashila Institution to those who successfully complete the evaluation criteria.

No, fees are non-refundable once paid. A 20% scholarship is available for students and Takshashila alumni.