Category: Digital

India’s AI adoption rate surpasses global average, reveals survey

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.

80 percent of Indian leaders use AI daily or several times a week, compared to 70 percent of employees, a study commissioned by Zoom has revealed

MIB launches India Cine Hub portal for filming permissions; Prasar Bharati’s new OTT Waves offers interactive games

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

The ICH portal, previously known as the Film Facilitation Office, allows producers and directors to apply for financial incentives and provides online payment processing. The portal now supports applications for filming at railway stations, on trains, and at Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) sites.

Google’s troubles: Tech giant must sell Chrome to end monopoly in search market, says US justice dept

Under the proposed plan, these partnerships would become non-exclusive, granting device manufacturers and browser developers the option to switch default search engines each year.

The DOJ’s filing also seeks to block Google from acquiring or investing in any competing search engines, AI technologies, or advertising platforms.

No further consultations: TN online gaming authority set to enforce strict rules for RMG industry

The petition argues that (i) the regulations infringe upon the fundamental rights of online gamers under the Indian Constitution under articles 14, 19 and 21, severely impacting the professional gaming community

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.