The lecture examined the legal and policy challenges posed by digital platforms in the context of free expression, accountability, intermediary liability, and democratic participation. It explored how the increasing use of artificial intelligence in content moderation is reshaping the governance of speech and the role of platforms as key sites of public discourse.

The session was followed by a fireside conversation featuring Prof. Hornle and Mr. Rodney D. Ryder, Founding and Senior Partner at Scriboard, moderated by Prof. Nikhil Naren, Assistant Director at the Centre. The discussion further engaged with the implications of Al-mediated speech control and the need for legal frameworks that ensure transparency, fairness, and institutional accountability.

Through an interactive walkthrough of an ODR platform, participants gained insight into how disputes move through digital workflows. A particularly compelling takeaway was the observation that technology is never neutral – each design choice influences behaviour and outcomes. The discussion also emphasised that effective ODR systems must balance technological innovation with legal enforceability and resilient infrastructure. The session was well received by students and underlined the importance of equipping future legal professionals with the skills needed for a technology-driven landscape.

The event provided a platform for meaningful intellectual engagement with one of India’s most distinguished legal leaders, alongside senior leadership of JGU including Prof. C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar, and Prof. Padmanabha Ramanujam. The lecture fostered substantive dialogue on how the Indian legal profession must adapt and lead in a rapidly changing world.

The session explored the evolution of logistics as a foundational component of global commerce, reflecting on its role in connecting supply and demand, enabling enterprise growth across geographies, and adapting through technological advancements. Drawing on his experience with Skyways Group, Mr. Sharma offered insights into the challenges and opportunities involved in building and scaling a logistics enterprise in India.

The lecture was followed by a fireside conversation with Prof. (Dr.) Nishika Bhatia from the Jindal School of Banking & Finance, further enriching the discussion. The session contributed to a broader understanding of the intersection of business, technology, and future-oriented enterprise development.

The session examined how artificial intelligence is transforming organisational decision-making and governance structures, raising fundamental questions around authority, responsibility, and trust. Mr. Moroney explored the trans1t1on from digital disruption to the emergence of algorithmic institutions, and its implications for law, professional responsibility, and institutional design in an era increasingly shaped by system-mediated decision-making.

The lecture contributed to advancing discussions on the governance of intelligent systems and the evolving role of institutions in managing the adoption of AI technologies.

The White Paper, released by the Supreme Court’s Centre for Research and Planning, represents a landmark moment in India’s legal landscape. The lecture provided a rare opportunity to hear directly from those who shaped the document, and to engage with the broader questions of what the White Paper means for courts, lawyers, and litigants, and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for AI in Indian legal practice.