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Indian gaming industry applauds PM Modi’s vision of global gaming capital

Prime Minister in April last year met India's top gamers and gaming content creators. He was seen interacting with gamers and shared how gaming industry is taking centre stage.

Prime Minister Modi’s Independence Day speech last year also resonated with game developers across the country.

YouTube advertising revenue clocks $10.47 billion in Q4; Parent-firm Alphabet’s AI investments rise

CEO Neal Mohan confirmed that the service is now the most frequently used destination for listening to podcasts, marking a significant shift in the evolution of the medium.

The company reported slower revenue growth across several key segments, including its search business, YouTube advertising, and services division, when compared to the same period last year.

MIB launches TruthTell Hackathon to combat misinformation in live broadcasts

The initiative is supported by prominent organizations such as the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), IndiaAI Mission, and DataLEADS.

The TruthTell Hackathon invites developers, data scientists and media professionals from across the globe to create AI-powered solutions aimed at real-time detection and verification of misinformation in live broadcasting.

RPSG Lifestyle Media’s Avarna Jain to launch American luxury-lifestyle magazine Robb Report in India

When asked how Indians are redefining luxury, Avarna Jain emphasizes that one key way they are doing so is by embracing their own heritage — no longer seeking validation from the West.

In an interview with Storyboard18, Avarna Jain, Chairperson of RPSG Lifestyle Media, shared her vision of positioning RPSG Lifestyle Media as the definitive authority on luxury and lifestyle. In discussing the curation of experiences for the Robb Report, Jain also delved into the broader conversation surrounding the evolving landscape of luxury consumption in India.

Microsoft implements instant layoffs with no severance for departing staff

Satya Nadella mused that if he were to depart from Microsoft, he would harness "tokens per watt per dollar"—a cutting-edge metric revolutionizing AI efficiency—to drive innovations in under-resourced fields such as healthcare, education, and public sector institutions.

Tech giant’s new performance management policy results in swift terminations without severance, as it tightens standards amid a competitive tech landscape.

Perplexity AI pursues TikTok US in bold bid for American ownership

Despite being "highly under monetized," the company has managed to grow at an extraordinary rate, recording a 6.3x year-over-year revenue increase.

For Perplexity, the deal represents more than just a high-stakes acquisition; it is a strategic push to challenge search engine giant Google.

Finfluencers face 60% decline in brand deal rates, drop in followers as SEBI tightens rules

Finfluencers will face a massive revenue drop as brand deals evaporate, as firms will no longer risk collaborations that could land them in non-compliance with SEBI’s circular, say experts. (Representative Image: Mark Duffel via Unsplash)

SEBI’s latest move to prohibit financial influencers from using trend data to make predictions would lead to a significant drop in brand deals from brokerage firms and investment platforms. However, improvements in disclosures, reduced deceptive practices, and better measurability in influencer marketing are expected.

WinZO vs Zupee case: Microsoft willing to share data, says no need for impleadment: EXCLUSIVE

Both are members of No Azure for Apartheid, an internal group calling for Microsoft to end its cloud services contract with the Israeli government.

WinZO had earlier sought permission from the Delhi High Court to seek critical information from Microsoft as part of its ongoing legal battle against Zupee and associated entities, including Data Empiric and FutureMinds Consulting.

Sam Altman to meet PM Modi to advocate for OpenAI’s technologies

Altman made the remark on X, after a user jokingly asked how much the company loses in electricity costs due to users being overly polite. His response? “Tens of millions of dollars well spent.” He also added, “You never know.”

OpenAI CEO’s visit highlights India’s exploration of global AI partnerships amidst local innovation efforts. MeitY’s S. Krishnan emphasizes the government’s preference for open-source models while engaging with OpenAI.