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MeitY Secretary S Krishnan to elucidate on AI and accountability at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025

S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), Government of India, is slated to share his insights on a futuristic regulatory AI blueprint. (Image: S Krishnan speaking at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave in 2024)

MeitY’s S Krishnan to spotlight AI and accountability and the regulatory roadmap at Storyboard18’s Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2025, on February 27, in New Delhi.

TV News commands advertiser interest despite digital surge; print yet to reclaim pre-Covid ground

With digital platforms prone to misinformation, and print's premium rates and uncertain circulation numbers, advertisers are increasingly turning to TV news channels.

As digital platforms grow, Television News too continues to capture both viewers and advertisers, while print media is yet to regain its pre-Covid audience and advertiser interest.

Prime Focus expands AI leadership with Brahma’s $1.43 billion acquisition of Metaphysic

Leading Abu Dhabi-based investor United Al Saqer Group (UASG) will come together with the DNEG Group to invest a further US$25 million into Brahma.

Woman alleges Zomato ‘scammed’ her 3 times by repeatedly missing items from orders

Zomato faces insolvency plea from uniform supplier

The user, Moni (@Moni848202), posted about the issue on Monday, 17th February, tagging Zomato’s official handle to seek a resolution.

Russia fines Google for YouTube video on surrendering soldiers

In December, President Vladimir Putin accused Google of being a tool used by the U.S. government to push its own political agenda.

For years, Russia has been pressuring foreign tech platforms to remove content it considers illegal.

MeitY reiterates its stance on web scrapping of personal data

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published a report on 'AI Governance Guidelines Development' for public consultation on January 6, 2025.

The query focused on ensuring that social media companies provide full transparency, obtain informed user consent before scraping data, and implement accountability mechanisms to prevent the unethical use of scraped user data.

India partners with Intel to train 1 lakh youth in AI and business

This session will lead the discussion on the impact of AI-powered algorithms on news consumption and platform prioritization; the influence of AI on revenue models, personalized ad targeting and content recommendation systems.

This initiative is part of India’s larger plan to boost innovation, encourage inclusivity, and drive economic growth by equipping the next generation with essential skills for the digital age.

EXCLUSIVE: Parliamentary Committee meets OTT players; discuss AI and ‘vulgarity’ in content

Earlier, in March 2024, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some cases, pornographic content.

The committee also discussed the use of artificial intelligence and other challenges faced by OTT players. Streamers argue that new regulations in this rapidly growing sector could hinder progress and discourage investment.

I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to deliver the keynote address at Storyboard18 – DNPA Conclave 2025

Highlighting the sector's growth, Vaishnaw noted that the media and entertainment (M&E) industry expanded by over 8% in 2023, with 70% of this growth attributed to new media.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to share insights on building a credible and efficient digital news ecosystem amid an AI-led transformation, at Storyboard18 – DNPA Conclave 2025, on February 27, in New Delhi.