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Delta Corp to sell DeltaTech Gaming to Head Digital Works in ₹491 crore deal

The transaction shall be done in 2 parts with an initial acquisition of 51% of DGL by HDW, followed by a merger of DGL with HDW. Upon completion of the merger, DCL will hold 5.7% stake in HDW.

The consolidation of RMG companies are likely to increase due to uncertain regulatory policies and 28 percent GST regime impacting the industry.

Acko CMO seeking an ‘AI Creative Lead’; What’s the job?

Acko's new logo

An AI Creative Lead will have to integrate the technology into Acko’s creative workflows to drive scalable, high-performance marketing

India’s e-commerce market to touch $550 billion by 2035: Report

The share of online shoppers from Tier 2 and 3 cities has increased to 56 percent in FY2024

Overall Indian retail industry’s market size is expected to touch $2,500 billion by 2035, witnessing a three-fold increase compared to 2019

Google AI update to help brands generate lifestyle imagery without human

Google updates also include AI-driven lifestyle imagery to enhance engagement with prospective customers. (Image source: ai.google)

According to Google Ads, advertisers can generate variations or refine the prompt with details like age, gender, race, ethnicity, and nationality.

“Don’t ban us, regulate us”: Opinion Trading platforms demand regulations

Globally, in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, opinion trading apps and websites are classified as wagering platforms and are regulated.

Storyboard18 had earlier reported about the rise of opinion trading games on real-money gaming platforms, which has drawn the attention of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

MIB warns OTT platforms against publishing obscene, pornographic content

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

Furthermore, self-regulatory bodies of OTT platforms are urged to take proactive measures to address any violations of the Code of Ethics by platforms.

‘Summon YouTube to court, not just Ranveer, Apoorva’: Anupam Mittal on Ranveer Allahbadia controversy

"Imagine a newspaper or a TV channel publishing the type of content that these (digital) platforms carry with total impunity," said Anupam Mittal, Founder & CEO of People Group (in left).

Taking to LinkedIn, Anupam Mittal, Founder & CEO of People Group, said that the real culprits are ‘big-techs’ who take cover under digital intermediary laws that allow them to flout all responsibility and accountability.

MeitY revamps government websites for a standardised digital identity

Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, highlighted the challenge of designing digital platforms that cater to India’s vast and diverse population.

The websites of five other ministries, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, are also set to go live under these new standards.

Former OpenAI tech Chief Mira Murati launches AI startup, poaches best talent

Murati, who joined OpenAI in 2018, played a key role in the development of ChatGPT and was a well-known public face of the company alongside CEO Sam Altman.

Murati’s ability to attract talent from her former employer is evident, with approximately two-thirds of the new company’s workforce made up of ex-OpenAI employees.