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Aryan SirsikarAIR 175· 2025

Question Q.1) a)GS2GS2

How has the evolution of data-driven targeting from service personalization to behavioral prediction created new ethical challenges for society? Discuss with examples.

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Introduction

Data is the new oil, industries have shifted to data-driven governance. However, it has resulted to be a double-edged sword.

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Main Body

Data is the new oil, industries have shifted to data-driven governance. However, it has resulted to be a double-edged sword.

[Ethical challenges of data-driven governance]

(i) Increased stereotypingB2 A2T systems are more likely to hold Pitta class stereotypes guilty.
(ii) Violation of institutional safetyArticle 13 causes right to privacy. Clandestine tracking.
(iii) Black box syndromelack of awareness about working of data-driven systems
(iv) Regulatory loopholes(c) Digital Personal data protection Act. Not applicable to government agencies
(v) Unequal benefitsgroups like tribals in urban areas not available may be at disadvantage

[Persisting challenges]

g) Comprehensive data privacy laws

(ii) Uphold NRH principle of responsible AI

(iii) Context-based data governance

As digitization haves 4 any for future governance, we must ensure that promise of technology is balanced by ethical responsibility.

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Conclusion

As digitization haves 4 any for future governance, we must ensure that promise of technology is balanced by ethical responsibility.

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Diagram

Hierarchical structure showing 'Ethical Challenge of data-driven Governance' at the top, with branches for different challenges including increased stereotyping, violation of institutional safety, black box syndrome, regulatory loopholes, and unequal benefits.

Answer continues on next page
  • structured approach with clear categorization of challenges
  • acknowledges both benefits and risks
  • identifies specific gaps in regulatory framework

Topper

Aryan Sirsikar

AIR 1752025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Government Schemes and Policies

Data governance and digital ethics

Writing Stats

177

Total words

9

Paragraphs

analytical and policy-oriented

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