Author: Akanksha Nagar

MIB asks Wikipedia why it should not be treated as a publisher

The Delhi HC said that Wikipedia’s disclaimer that its content is based on secondary sources could not absolve it from the responsibility for what the users write on its pages. (Image: steve-johnson via Unsplash)

Wikipedia has always argued that as an intermediary, it has no editorial control over the content.

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FMCG cos dumping near-expiry products through quick-commerce: AICPDF

Dark patterns are a clever yet concerning design tactic, particularly prevalent in q-commerce apps. Think of the checkout process—it’s where most of the action happens, and companies know it. These strategies manipulate rather than guide the user, nudging them toward actions they might not otherwise take.

All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has said that this trend threatens the stability of small and medium retail businesses and also consumer safety.

Information & Broadcasting Ministry seeks agency to design, develop AI/ML-based integrated dashboard

In the latest standing committee report, Ministry of I&B was questioned over underutilisation of funds during FY24 (where budget estimate stood at Rs 4692 cr versus the actual expenditure of Rs 4314 cr).

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting plans to deploy an integrated dashboard, an AI/ML-powered solution that will analyse recent news stories to forecast emerging trends.

Vivo tops smartphone shipments record in Q3 ’24 due to festive season

Generative AI (Gen AI) was familiar to 32% of the respondents in the survey conducted by Counterpoint Research. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Driven by the ongoing trend of premiumisation, smartphone shipments in India were the highest-ever (up 3% YoY) in Q3 2024, according to Counterpoint’s smartphone tracker report. vivo reclaimed top spot with 19% shipment share, followed by Xiaomi with 17%.

Two lakh kirana stores forced to shut down due to rise of quick-commerce: AICPDF

AICPDF alleged that the quick commerce platforms operate dark stores to bypass inventory regulations and engage in predatory pricing and monopolistic behaviour. (Image courtesy: Moneycontrol)

All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has claimed that an estimated two lakh kirana stores have shut down in the last year because of the rapid expansion of quick commerce along with the economic slowdown.

High costs and limited returns- Ad spends on LinkedIn likely to go down 20%

LinkedIn’s CPM rates in India are up to 15-20% higher than other social media platforms. (Image source: Unsplash)

Brands are rethinking their advertising investment in LinkedIn ads as CPM rates on the platform have more than doubled in the past two years. The rates currently stand at 15-20% higher than other social media platforms.

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