Category: Digital

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.

IFFI 2024: India’s creative economy set to thrive; hits $30 billion, says I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The draft rules, open for public comment until February 18, aim to strike a balance between industry needs and user privacy rights. They arrive as India's tech sector, one of the world's largest, has been anxiously awaiting guidance on compliance requirements.

“As India continues to empower creators, foster innovation, and drive cultural diplomacy, we are positioning ourselves as a global leader in content creation,” Vaishnaw said.

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.

Artificial intelligence will boost—not replace—creators: Snap CEO

The Snap Inc CEO believes that AI will transform this process, stating, “I think not only will 3D assets be generated by artificial intelligence, but the entire lens authoring process, and ultimately, the rendering of the lens, will be driven by AI as well.”

Snap Inc CEO Evan Spiegel expressed optimism about AI’s potential to enhance creativity without replacing traditional roles. He said AI tools have the potential to democratise creativity and said Snap is committed to empowering users with innovative technology for self-expression.

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.