Category: Digital

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.

Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for rethinking how digital media platforms should be held accountable for content

Vaishnaw cautioned that the algorithms used by digital platforms often prioritize engagement by promoting sensational or divisive content.

Ashwini Vaishnaw pointed out the lack of verification on digital platforms, where anyone can publish content without accountability. “Since the platforms do not verify whatever is posted on those platforms, who will take the responsibility for the content which is published on the platforms?” he asked.

Ashwini Vaishnaw bats for fair compensation for traditional media outlets by online platforms

Ashwini Vaishnaw also suggested revisiting the "safe harbour" provision, which shields intermediaries from liability for third-party content.

“While the investment that goes behind creating a team of journalists, training them, having editorial processes and methods to check the veracity of news, and taking responsibility for the content is huge both in terms of time and money, they are becoming irrelevant since these platforms are having a very unequal edge in terms of bargaining power vis-a-vis conventional media,” the I&B minister said.

HCLTech collaborates with ServiceNow to roll out AI Labs

The Labs will include assets built with accelerators and frameworks modeled for the ServiceNow platform.

The Labs leverage HCLTech’s industry-leading and proven methodologies for clients to navigate GenAI and agentic AI journeys with ServiceNow, driving efficiencies in the areas of ESM (enterprise service management) and industry verticals.