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Karan Mahadik

Introduction

Karan Mahadik is a Tech Correspondent for The Indian Express based in Delhi-NCR, specialising in the intersection of technology and public policy. With a focus on how digital infrastructure shapes governance and society, he is a key voice in the publication's coverage of the rapidly evolving tech regulation landscape....Read More

Karan Mahadik is a Tech Correspondent for The Indian Express based in Delhi-NCR, specialising in the intersection of technology and public policy. With a focus on how digital infrastructure shapes governance and society, he is a key voice in the publication's coverage of the rapidly evolving tech regulation landscape.

Experience & Career

Karan brings a robust background in digital journalism to his role at The Indian Express. Before joining the organisation, he honed his skills at MediaNama and The Quint.

Expertise & Focus Areas

Karan’s reporting moves beyond product cycles to investigate the broader implications of technology. His work is defined by:

  • Tech Policy & Regulation: In-depth coverage of legal frameworks, government directives, and internet governance.

  • Artificial Intelligence: His work is dedicated to demystifying AI developments and their impact on industries and individuals.

  • Privacy & Security: Reporting on digital rights, data protection (DPDP rules), and platform accountability.

  • Complex Analysis: Known for his ability to translate dense policy documents and technical shifts into clear, accessible narratives for a general audience.

Authoritativeness & Trust

Karan is recognised for his rigorous approach to sourcing and his commitment to digital privacy, evidenced by his accessibility via secure channels like Signal (Username: karanhm.24). His work is frequently cited for its detailed examination of regulatory overreach and corporate accountability. By anchoring his reporting in verified data and expert commentary, he provides readers with a reliable compass for navigating the "wild west" of modern technology.

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Karan Mahadik Industry Experience
  • Years of experience: 6+

Articles by Karan Mahadik

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Why Meta may delay Community Notes rollout in India and other countries outside US

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Meta’s Oversight Board has warned against a one-size-fits-all global rollout of Community Notes...

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Why OpenAI is shutting down its viral AI video app Sora

Mar 26, 2026 12:38 IST

The abrupt move reflects how OpenAI is looking to shift its focus to its enterprise business and...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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Anthropic’s Claude can now use your computer like a human: Will it replace OpenClaw?

Mar 24, 2026 16:31 IST

Anthropic’s latest Claude update comes as AI agents gain momentum, fuelled in part by the surging...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
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AI deepfakes in wartime: Why Meta’s Oversight Board wants company to rethink approach

Mar 10, 2026 18:48 IST

The latest ruling by Meta’s Oversight Board comes in the midst of the US-Israel war on Iran,...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
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Meta’s AI glasses face privacy lawsuit over human review of user footage: 5 things to know

Mar 09, 2026 10:59 IST

Meta’s contractors in Nairobi and Kenya reportedly said they are reviewing highly sensitive...

Tue, Mar 10, 2026
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Feb 21, 2026 14:47 IST

Recent advancements in AI have raised existential questions about the future of SaaS companies like...

Mon, Feb 23, 2026
👁 Adaption Labs

‘Making models bigger won’t get us far, AI must adapt like humans’: Adaption Labs CEO Sara HookerSubscriber Only

Feb 20, 2026 08:36 IST

Sara Hooker, the CEO and co-founder of Adaption Labs, speaks about how the era of adding more GPUs...

Sat, Feb 21, 2026
👁 Gnani AI

‘Low latency critical for enterprise-grade voice AI assistants’: Gnani.ai CEO Ganesh GopalanSubscriber Only

Feb 18, 2026 11:59 IST

Amid AI Impact Summit 2026, Ganesh Gopalan, CEO, Gnani.ai, discusses building AI voice-generation...

Thu, Feb 19, 2026
👁 AI Impact Summit

AI Impact Summit 2026: Publishers seek fair compensation for use of news content in AI trainingSubscriber Only

Feb 17, 2026 08:30 IST

The call for AI companies to fairly compensate publishers comes amid growing skepticism of news...

Tue, Feb 17, 2026
👁 Victoria Espinel

‘Digital trade has not kept pace with technology’: Business Software Alliance CEO Victoria EspinelSubscriber Only

Feb 13, 2026 16:30 IST

Victoria Espinel, a former US trade negotiator and AI advisor, on the interim India-US trade pact...

Sun, Feb 15, 2026
👁 Ziroh Labs

‘India’s bet on smaller AI models may overlook CPUs’: Ziroh Labs CEO Hrishikesh DewanSubscriber Only

Feb 10, 2026 19:23 IST

The Economic Survey 2026-27 argues in favour of developing small language models that can cater to...

Wed, Feb 11, 2026
👁 Nvidia GeForce Now

Nvidia showcases GeForce Now servers in India, full launch of cloud gaming service expected soonSubscriber Only

Feb 10, 2026 10:42 IST

The highly anticipated debut of Nvidia's cloud gaming service in India comes amid a deepening...

Wed, Feb 11, 2026
👁 Philips Air Purifier

I trusted this air purifier in Delhi’s toxic winter: No regretsSubscriber Only

Feb 05, 2026 16:16 IST

The Philips AC4221 is a mid-range, smart air purifier that ticks all the boxes I had set for...

Fri, Feb 06, 2026
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Can India find its ‘edge’ in edge AI? Experts weigh strategy to compete in global AI raceSubscriber Only

Feb 04, 2026 20:43 IST

Why is decentralised, edge AI important for India? What are the policy blind spots around hybrid...

Thu, Feb 05, 2026
👁 cloud computing

Cloud giants cheer Budget 2026 proposal for tax-free ride to use data centres in IndiaSubscriber Only

Feb 01, 2026 20:22 IST

The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for global cloud providers such as...

Mon, Feb 02, 2026
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Before India-AI Impact Summit 2026, a hard question: Who gets a say in AI governance?Subscriber Only

Jan 22, 2026 17:24 IST

With the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 nearing, early discussions among civil society raise key...

Sat, Jan 31, 2026
👁 ChatGPT

ChatGPT ads are coming: How OpenAI makes money now, and what’s about to changeSubscriber Only

Jan 19, 2026 17:16 IST

OpenAI testing ads in ChatGPT marks a significant shift for one of the world’s most widely used...

Tue, Jan 20, 2026
👁 Highs-Lows of AI

Year in review: The highs (and lows) of AI in 2025Subscriber Only

Dec 31, 2025 17:40 IST

As we close out 2025, let’s recount some of the most unexpected breakthroughs and AI messes of...

Thu, Jan 01, 2026
👁 Manus Meta acquisition

Why Meta acquired Manus and what it means for its ‘personal superintelligence’ pushSubscriber Only

Dec 30, 2025 11:12 IST

Meta’s move to snap up agentic AI startup Manus fits squarely into the tech giant’s broader...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025
👁 Groq

Nvidia strikes $20B licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq: What it means going forwardSubscriber Only

Dec 25, 2025 18:05 IST

The $20 billion licensing deal with Groq is reportedly Nvidia’s largest purchase of any...

Fri, Dec 26, 2025
👁 Spotify data leak

How hacktivists scraped 300TB of Spotify music, and why it matters for AISubscriber Only

Dec 23, 2025 12:25 IST

Anna’s Archive is releasing 300 TB of audio files and metadata scraped from Spotify to build a...

Wed, Dec 24, 2025
👁 Tech layoffs in 2025

Tech layoffs in 2025: How AI emerged as a clear(er) driver of job cutsSubscriber Only

Dec 22, 2025 13:39 IST

While economic pressures persisted, 2025 marked the year several major tech firms openly tied...

Thu, Dec 25, 2025
👁 OnePlus 15R

OnePlus 15R review: A mid-range phone that leans heavily flagshipSubscriber Only

Dec 17, 2025 20:30 IST

OnePlus 15R Review: The OnePlus 15R aims to strike a balance between flagship performance and...

Sun, Dec 21, 2025
👁 Moto G86 Power

Motorola Moto G86 Power review: Built for battery life above all elseSubscriber Only

Dec 16, 2025 17:17 IST

If there’s one reason to buy the Moto G86 Power, it's the massive 6720mAh battery....

Wed, Dec 17, 2025
👁 Starcloud

‘One small step for LLMs’: Why training the first AI model in space is a breakthroughSubscriber Only

Dec 11, 2025 19:36 IST

A little-known startup called Starcloud may have just proved that the futuristic concept of...

Sat, Dec 13, 2025
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