Author: Imran Fazal

No further consultations: TN online gaming authority set to enforce strict rules for RMG industry

The TNOGA, established last year, has recommended that online gaming be prohibited between midnight and 5 a.m., with a daily play limit of four hours and each session restricted to two hours.

Storyboard18 was the first to report that N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, had hinted at regulating certain games, citing concerns over the growing addiction to online gaming among children and its harmful effects.

Tata Motors PV’s media pitch concludes; auto major retains existing agencies

The automobile giant initiated the pitch earlier this year, as previously reported by Storyboard18 exclusively.

Various components of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ media mandate, such as above-the-line, digital (for both electric and ICE vehicles), and outdoor advertising, are managed by agencies like Lodestar UM, OMD, Dentsu, and Madison

Prasar Bharati launches its OTT platform Waves at IFFI in Goa

Waves also features a diverse range of content, including movies like Aarakshan, One Day, The Impossible, and Alice Darling, as well as TV shows, games, and a live events section.

Storyboard18 had first reported about MIB’s plan to launch Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform at IFFI in Goa. MIB Secretary Sanjay Jaju had shared details of the launch with this publication on 13 November.

‘There is no monopoly on facts’, OpenAI tells Delhi High Court

In addition to summoning OpenAI, Justice Bansal announced plans to appoint an amicus curiae to assist the court in resolving the matter.

This ongoing case marks ANI as the first media organization in India to take legal action against OpenAI. In December 2023, a similar lawsuit was filed by The New York Times, making it the first news outlet globally to initiate an AI copyright lawsuit.

Goa implements Social Media Influencer Policy; more posts, more paisa

Additionally, all content must be approved by the nodal agency before publication, and the government will retain ownership of the content.

The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), the nodal agency responsible for hosting the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), will utilize the services of social media influencers to promote government schemes, policies, and programs.

DNPA hails I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s stand on Big Tech platforms in India

According to DNPA, the emergence of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Gemini have introduced an entirely new dimension to the media landscape.

In recent years, there has been a global fightback against the antitrust practices of Big Tech, with actions taken across various countries, including Australia, Europe, the UK, Canada, and the USA.

Price based GST will boost counterfeit products, RAI writes to govt

The letter warns that this policy change could hinder the growth potential of the retail sector, resulting in revenue losses for retailers and reduced GST collections for the government.

The association’s letter to the Finance Minister, obtained by Storyboard18, raises concerns about the GoM’s recommendations.