The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is preparing to release its recommendations on satellite spectrum allocation, a key step toward enabling satellite-based broadband services across India.
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Delhi HC blocks AGF Finlease from using “PhonePey Loan” over trademark infringement concerns
The court also directed GoDaddy, the domain name registrar, to take down the “PhonePey Loan” website and ordered the removal of posts on social media platforms.
US families file lawsuit against Snapchat over deadly drug sales to teens: Report
Snap says it has recently implemented new safety measures, including advanced AI-driven content monitoring, deeper collaboration with law enforcement, and limitations on the Quick Add feature for minors.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches key initiatives for consumer protection; focus on virtual justice, ecomm safety
The Minister highlighted India’s growing e-commerce sector, with over 950 million users, and praised the Consumer Protection E-commerce Rules, 2020, aimed at safeguarding consumers in online marketplaces.
YouTube to crack down on ‘egregious’ clickbait in India
With plans to increase enforcement against videos ‘whose title or thumbnail promises viewers something that the video doesn’t deliver’, Google says YouTube will start by slowly rolling out its fight against clickbait in India over the coming months.
Elon Musk’s X raises subscription rates in India
New subscription rates took effect on December 21, 2024, while existing subscribers will be facing changes after January 20, 2025.
E-comm records 141% growth in UPI transaction volume in FY24
PayNearby India, the branchless banking and digital network, in its latest report ‘Retail-O-Nomics’ highlighted a 33% increase in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions at retail stores, underscoring the growing adoption of digital payments beyond Tier II regions in the country.
Only 19% smartphone users willing to pay premium for a Gen AI-enabled phone
According to the Counterpoint Research’s latest findings smartphone manufacturers may need to adopt low-cost entry models for the artificial intelligence-enabled phones segment.
TRAI unveils upgraded website with new features; aims to enhance accessibility, public engagement
The website has also introduced TARA (Telecom Authority Responsive Advisor), an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist with interactive searches and provide answers to frequently asked questions.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT penalized in Italy for data privacy breaches
The watchdog’s inquiry, launched last year, also found that OpenAI had not put in place a sufficient age-verification method to protect users under 13 from AI-generated content deemed inappropriate.