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Can a Wrist Watch Really Cure India’s Rape Problem?

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“We do not want to blindly rely on a technology, viewing it as the descent of a superhero. [But] we do not at the same time wish away its potential.”

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In late January, the Indian government announced a new project to fight the rampant sexual assault cases in the country: a wristwatch. No longer just a fashion statement or functional timepiece, the accessory boasts a built-in distress button that texts friends, family, and the nearest police station with the wearer’s...

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