Biography
Dr. Asit Balwantrai Acharya, B.Com., LL.B. (Taxation), LL.B. (Sp), LL.M. (Criminology), CAIIB, MBA (Finance), DTS, DoT, MoT, PGDJMC, FPM (PhD)(IIM, Indore) Dr. Asit Acharya is the Founding Dean, School of Law and Adj. Professor in the School of Management, PDEU. Acharya is an Ex-IRS officer with nearly 40 years of work-experience in Income-tax Dept., Nationalised Bank, & academia including more than 30+ years’ experience in training & teaching. He holds certification in the area of training from Civil Service College, Singapore as well as from Dept. of Personnel & Training, Govt. of India & Thames Valley University, U.K. His research paper presentations at Strategic Management Society (SMS) and Australia-New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) conferences/workshops at Australia and other international conferences got wide appreciation. He is recipient of Best Professor Award 4 times in his career. His area of interest in research ranges from Institutional Intervention, Delegitimation/ Deinstitutionalization to Corporate Performance, Organizational Stigma/Stigmatization and Effectuation entrepreneurship.
Conference contributions 1
GOVERNANCE, REGULATION, RIGHTS, AND WORK IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE:
Implications for education, labour, and society
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technological innovation; it has become a powerful force reshaping governance system, human rights frameworks, and the future of work across societies. Its growing use in education, labour markets, and public administration offers significant opportunities for efficiency, personalization, and innovation. At the same time, it raises serious concerns regarding accountability, transparency, fairness, and the protection of human dignity. This paper examines the evolving landscape of AI governance, focusing on how regulatory frameworks attempt to balance rapid technological advancement with ethical responsibility. It highlights key challenges such as algorithmic bias, risks to data privacy, and the need to safeguard digital human rights. Addressing these challenges requires strong oversight mechanisms and inclusive, participatory policymaking that reflects diverse social perspectives. In the context of education, the integration of AI into universities is transforming teaching, learning, and assessment practices, demanding new governance approaches to ensure fairness and academic integrity. In the labour sector, the paper explores the socio-economic impact of automation, the expansion of the gig economy, and the urgent need for reskilling and upskilling to prevent widening inequalities. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, the study situates AI within broader social and cultural contexts, drawing on insights from law, ethics, sociology, and technology studies. It argues for a model of responsible AI governance that prioritizes human well-being, protects labour rights, and promotes inclusive and equitable development. Ultimately, the paper contends that effective governance is essential to ensure that AI serves as a tool for social progress rather than a source of exclusion and disparity.