Category: Digital

CAIT demands ban on opinion trading apps, says ‘Digital Satta’ a threat to democracy

Granting this request, the High Court has allowed the state three more weeks to file a comprehensive affidavit and has called upon the Union Government to submit its response as well.

The letter stated that prediction-based opinion trading platforms allow users to bet on election outcomes, thereby posing a threat to electoral democracy.

Liqvd Asia acquires AdLift to scale up operations in USA, GCC, APAC, Europe

To ensure operational continuity, AdLift’s leadership team will continue managing business functions within a joint leadership framework, reporting to the Liqvd Asia board. (Left: Arnab Mitra, founder and managing director of Liqvd Asia; right: Prashant Puri, co-founder and CEO of AdLift)

The digital-first advertising agency- Liqvd Asia has acquired performance marketing and SEO agency, AdLift. The combined entity aims to enhance client engagement, optimse ad spends, and grow in performance marketing space.

Google and Apple face EU crackdown over competition breaches

While Google says working from home wasn’t the main reason behind its recent job cuts, company co-founder Sergey Brin has been vocal about preferring people in the office.

Google faces two charges under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to curb the power of dominant tech companies.

MeitY in contact with X over Grok’s controversial responses

Twitch, a subsidiary of Amazon, was among roughly a dozen companies named in the original antitrust suit filed by X last November.

As concerns grow over X’s AI chatbot, Grok, and its content moderation policies, reports claim that the Centre has sought an explanation on data being used to train the chatbot.

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From endorsements to enforcement: Telangana’s dual strike against betting apps and influencers

The Telangana Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2017, has actively taken measures to prohibit online gaming including games entailing a serious impact on the financial status and well-being of the people with provisions for punishment, including imprisonment and fines. Additionally, the Government of Telangana has signed a MOU with tech firms, such as Google, to enhance digital literacy and protect citizens from online risks.

Legally, an influencer will be liable for any breach or non-compliance of laws. However, the influencer can shield themselves from financial liability through Indemnification and protecting them from legal claims related to misleading content.

India AdEx set for short-term hit if CCI probe and seizures continue at top ad firms

CCI probe focused on unearthing emails, pricing agreements, internal meeting records, and coordinated rate cards that suggested anti-competitive behavior. (Source: Unsplash)

The Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) probe into advertising firms will lead to a short-term contraction as brands and agencies reevaluate procurement practices and financial governance. The biggest impact may be seen in traditional media, where high-value transactions and bulk media buys are more susceptible to scrutiny, say experts.

Public consultation on ‘AI Governance Guidelines Development’ completed, over 100 suggestions received: MeitY

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

On March 19, Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, addressed the Lok Sabha regarding “liabilities arising from AI usage” and reiterated the establishment of advisory group to develop an India-specific regulatory framework for AI.

Breaking: CCI to expand media cartel probe, Big Tech & FMCG deals under scanner

Leniency programs reduce fines or offer immunity to the first cartel member who cooperates with authorities, thereby destabilizing the cartel's secrecy.

Sources close to the investigation revealed that during the raids, CCI officials discovered digital evidence suggesting possible involvement of Big Tech companies in digital media-buying deals.

Sunita Williams returns to Earth; ISRO keen to tap her space expertise

Sunita Williams was aboard Boeing’s Starliner, a spacecraft meant to showcase Boeing’s entry into human spaceflight.

In a personal statement, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan expressed interest in leveraging Williams’ vast experience in space missions to support India’s advancements in space research.