Mohit Mokal Mediation

  Introduction It is common experience that India has faced challenges when it comes to implementing government policies & schemes effectively. Many well-intentioned schemes failed to reach the masses and achieve their objectives. But with technological advancements, India is unlocking a world of opportunities for its masses. Ensuring policies reach a large number of people simultaneously is where AI comes into play with its numerous benefits.  AI has been the talk of the town lately in making revolutionary changes in different fields of life. I take the opportunity to introduce you to the new AI chatbot- ‘Jugalbandi’ making waves in India helping bridge socio-economic and legal struggles. Among the numerous AI tools available today Jugalbandi stands out as a problem-solving technology that addresses societal issues effectively.  Features and Functionality Jugalbandi is a remarkable chatbot designed to tackle societal problems in multiple ways. The chatbot uses AI models like AI4Bh

  MOHIT MOKAL: Hi Smita. Thank you for coming here. SMITA GUPTA: Hi, Mohit. Thanks for having me. I'm very excited about this. MOHIT MOKAL: Same here. Likewise. So, to give a general introduction about Smita, she is a lawyer and technologist who is working as part of OpenNyAI from the Agami team. Well, welcome to this edition of our interview on OpenNyAI. And I just want to get started with a very basic introductory question. Can you tell us what OpenNyAI is and what exactly it does? SMITA GUPTA: Sure, thanks, Mohit. So, OpenNyAI is actually a combination of "open" and "Nyai," and we pronounce it as "n-y-a-i" because we are focusing on open-source AI models and solutions that can empower and enable access to justice for many more citizens than currently have access to it. The intention of this initiative, which started two years ago, was to bring together a community of lawyers and technological experts so that they can communicate and understand each

Introduction  In today's digital era, technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, including the field of law. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), there is a growing interest in leveraging AI-powered solutions to enhance access to justice and improve the efficiency of legal systems. One initiative that stands at the forefront of this movement is OpenNyAI—an open and collaborative mission aimed at developing open source software and datasets to catalyze the creation of AI-powered justice solutions in India. OpenNyAI brings together a consortium of prominent organizations, including NLSIU, Bangalore, Thoughtworks, Ek Step, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, and Agami. This partnership represents a collective effort to make AI-powered justice solutions more accessible and affordable in India. By developing open source software and datasets, OpenNyAI empowers legal professionals, researchers, and developers to build innovative applications that have the potential to revo

  Full interview transcript  MOHIT Good morning, Sneha. Thank you for joining us in today's interview. To all our readers Sneha is a law graduate from NUALS, Kochi. She's also a Web3 lawyer and she's done her masters from NUS in Singapore. SNEHA Hi Mohit. Thank you so much for having me. And thank you so much for working on putting Technology and ODR on the map. MOHIT So the reason why I've called you here today is to talk about your platform Resolutio. I understand that Resolutio is slightly different from traditional ODR platforms in the sense it uses blockchain technology to operate. To begin with some basic questions. Can you explain in very simple terms how blockchain technology works in ODR?  SNEHA Sure. Thank you for the question Mohit. So there are different ways you can look at it. So if you are already familiar with blockchain, you know that it's a database that you can rely on which helps you secure your transactions, which makes sure that your transactio

Blockchain & ODR If you've been following tech news, chances are you've heard the term "blockchain" thrown around. But what is blockchain, and how can it be used in online dispute resolution (ODR) platforms? In this blog post, we'll explore what blockchain is, how it can be used in ODR, and how platforms like Kleros and Resolutio are already making use of it. What is blockchain?  Blockchain is a distributed database that is shared among the nodes of a computer network. It is a secure and transparent way to store data, and it is tamper-proof. Blockchain is used to record transactions, and it can be used to track the ownership of assets. At its core, blockchain is a secure and transparent way to store data. It's a distributed database that's shared among the nodes of a computer network, meaning that no one person or organization controls it. Transactions on a blockchain are recorded in a way that's tamper-proof, meaning that once a transaction is rec

ONDC The Open Network for Digital Commerce, or ONDC, is an exciting new initiative backed by the Indian government that seeks to promote open networks for e-commerce. ONDC is a non-profit company that was established in December 2021 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It aims to level the playing field for all players in the e-commerce industry, from small startups to large businesses. It does this by creating open standards and protocols that any company can use to participate in the e-commerce market. What is ONDC? ONDC benefits all stakeholders in the e-commerce ecosystem, including consumers, small businesses, and large businesses. By creating a network of interconnected e-marketplaces, ONDC allows sellers to list their products on any of these marketplaces, and buyers can search for products across all of them. ONDC also provides a set of common standards and protocols that all marketplaces must follow, making it easier for buyers and sellers t