Akshat V. Tenneti

Technology Law & Policy Research

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About Me

My academic trajectory converges on the legal, policy and regulatory aspects of emerging technologies. It has been enriched by my recent role as a Research Scholar at Policy 4.0, a think tank pioneering in emerging technology policy, where I researched global governance frameworks surrounding AI & Blockchain, to provide strategic insights to aid effective policymaking.

My curiosity and focus extend to AI Safety, Policy and Liability. I'm equally passionate about Enterprise Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Decentralization. Driven by this deep interest in the intersection of law and technology, I am eager to leverage my knowledge to tackle the complex regulatory environment surrounding emerging tech, making meaningful contributions to both legal practice and policy development.

Experience

Legal Research Intern

Samvad Partners

Jan 1 – Jan 31

  • Conducted a comparative tabulated analysis of (Draft) DPDP Rules, 2025 and GDPR.
  • Researched data retention practices across various sectors and data types.
  • Reviewed and suggested changes for an Information Security Policy.
  • Examined UDRP proceedings pertaining to a domain name dispute, analyzing WIPO Rules, Supplemental Rules, previous orders, and redactions under the WIPO-UDRP procedure.
  • Researched the use of trademarked devices without prior authorization/license, analyzing exceptions/defenses under the Trademark Act.

Legal Research Intern

Ikigai Law

Dec 1 – Dec 31

  • Analyzed legal frameworks and regulatory requirements surrounding artificial intelligence technologies, including research on liability determination mechanisms and shared responsibility models.
  • Conducted comprehensive regulatory analysis for cloud service providers in South Asian jurisdictions, examining legal frameworks for financial service operators and tracking emerging Fintech developments in India and Singapore.
  • Researched and prepared legal notes on data protection compliance, including sector-specific retention requirements, copyright protections for digital databases, and regulations on unsolicited commercial communications.
  • Examined regulatory constraints affecting startup expansion, supporting the firm's fintech practice through analysis of payment instruments regulation and lending service provider frameworks.

Non-Resident Research Scholar

Policy 4.0

Sep 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Conducted core research supporting Policy 4.0's thought leadership on emerging technologies.
  • Comparatively analyzed global AI regulatory approaches and governance frameworks.
  • Engaged in the iterative development of novel policy frameworks.

Research Mentee

Under Professor Brian L. Frye

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

  • Conducted in-depth research on copyright and emerging technology law.
  • Explored challenges of copyright infringements in training Foundational Gen-AI Models.

Legal & Research Intern

DentalQ

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Assisted in refining the context stack for a Dental Knowledge System to reduce hallucinatory outputs.
  • Ensured ethical sourcing of training material while addressing compliance and liability issues.

Research and Legal Intern

Permissionless

Dec 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Conducted competitor research and ideation for the Permissionless pitch deck.
  • Performed core compliance research for Async and refined a LLM-based theological chatbot’s context stack.
  • Co-drafted a whitepaper for a Decentralized Open Virtual Machine.

Strategy Associate

citrineandmint.eth

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Guided the launch of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Art Project on Foundation and OpenSea.
  • Managed social media strategy leading to successful NFT sales.

Legal Intern

Adv. Ayush Jaiswal’s Law Office

May 2022 - Jun 2022

  • Conducted detailed legal research and analysis to address disputes.
  • Formulated strategic solutions tailored to client needs.

Freelance Content Developer

Various Corporates (e.g., Koch Business Solutions, VISA)

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Authored high-impact content for major corporate clients.

Founding Member & Technical Officer

Legal Assistance Club for Student Organisations (LACSO), GITAM University

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Launched a club to bridge theoretical learning with practical legal assistance.
  • Developed best practices and guidelines for inter-institutional events.

Education

LL.M. in Technology Law & IP Rights

Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University

2024 - 2025 (Current)

B.A. LL.B (Hons)

School of Law, GITAM Deemed-To-Be University

2019 - 2024

B.L.S., LLB (Transferred)

Government Law College, Mumbai

2017-2018

12th Grade, Science

Visakha Valley School

2015-2017

10th Grade

Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar

2015

Skills

Policy Research & Development
Legal Research
Drafting
Prompt Engineering
Comprehensive Communication

Achievements & Awards

Scholastic Achievements

  • Book Chapter: "Blockchain, Digital Assets, and Their Intersection with International Arbitration and Other Dispute Resolution Mechanisms" featured in a publication on Alternative Dispute Resolution.
  • Policy Report: Co-authored “Agile Policymaking for AI: A Global Perspective with a Three-Dimensional Toolkit.”
  • Research Collaboration: Co-authored a paper with Professor Brian L. Frye on copyright challenges in generative AI models.
  • Presented at the International Conference on Mediation as a Mode of Settlement of Disputes in the New Millennium.
  • Seminar Presentation: “Contextualizing the Conference of the Parties” at a UGC Two-Day National Seminar, College of Law, Andhra University.

Awards & Accolades

  • "Best Smart Idea" Award at SmartIDEATHON 2020, Venture Development Centre, GITAM University.
  • 3rd Place & Press Coverage at TEQIP National Hackathon - SEEGHRA TANTRA 2019 at Andhra University.
  • Finalist in the National Law School Parliamentary Debate 2019 at NLU Jodhpur.

Contact

Get In Touch

Feel free to reach out for collaborations or any inquiries regarding technology law, policy research, and legal innovation.

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