Anita Gurumurthy
Indian digital rights advocate shaping equitable internet policies for marginalized communities
Founder of IT for Change, Anita Gurumurthy has pioneered the global movement for ethical technology since 2000. Her work focuses on ensuring internet accessibility and rights for India's 700M+ underprivileged populations. Key achievements include:
- Advocating for net neutrality laws in India (2017)
- Developing Digital Public Infrastructure frameworks adopted by 12+ countries
- Leading UNESCO's AI & Education policy guidelines
Gurumurthy's research on gender-digital divide influenced India's $13B Digital India initiative. Her 2021 report 'Platform Capitalism and the Global South' is required reading at MIT's Media Lab. She co-founded API, a network of 500+ social tech activists across Asia.
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