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Vi signs a strategic partnership with Netflix

Netflix's European headquarters are located in the Netherlands, making the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) responsible for investigating a complaint filed against the company.

Vi has introduced an affordable Netflix Basic bundled unlimited plan for its prepaid users, postpaid offering to be launched soon

Sony takes MX player to court over non-payment of dues of over Rs 31 crore

The court has now referred the matter to mediation, with the next session scheduled for February 19.

Sony and MX entered into a distribution agreement in December 2021.

DoT and MHA pull the reins on SMS scammers

Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken decisive action to protect citizens from potential SMS fraud through the Sanchar Saathi initiative.

Google AI search asks users to eat rocks, put glue on pizza

AI took center stage in the realms of healthcare and travel. (Representative Image: Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

In various instances, Google’s new AI has provided users with inaccurate answers, drawing criticism for the tech giant.

CTV AdEx soars as brands increase investment by 30-40 percent in last two years

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

Free streaming of IPL on CTV has been a contributing factor in the growth of AdEx on the platform. According to experts, IPL has onboarded a host of BFSI, FMCG, service provider apps’ and household products’ brands as advertisers on CTV and having tasted the ROI on the platform, most of these categories are expected to linger and spend more.

BharatPe and PhonePe settle trademark dispute over ‘Pe’ suffix

BharatPe Vs PhonePe: The long legal battle over 'Pe' began in 2018. (Image: Unsplash)

BharatPe and PhonePe have finally decided to put an end to the long legal battle that started in 2018. The digital payments firms agree to amicably settle all trademark disputes over ‘Pe’.

SEBI mandates AV disclosures for mainboard public issues; Includes disclosure against relying on finfluencer content

The content of the AV must be factual, non-repetitive, non-promotional and shall not be misleading in any manner, the circular stated, adding that the AV shall also be made available on digital/social media platforms of the Issuer and AIBI.

The provisions of the circular will become applicable on or after July 1, 2024, on a voluntary basis and October 1, 2024, onwards on a mandatory basis.

DoT targets 6.80 lakh suspect connections for re-verification

The collaboration between various sectors and the utilization of AI technology have been pivotal in identifying these fraudulent connections, DoT said.

DoT aims to disconnect mobile connections taken fraudulently.

Reliance and Disney seek antirust nod, saying their combined power will not hit advertisers

Reliance Industries has also assured that there would be no adverse impact on competition, as a result of the merger.

The Walt Disney Company said in a regulatory filing recently, “The Star India transaction is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2025, subject to customary closing traditions, including regulatory approvals and government consents.”

Proposed Quality Control Order for e-comm firms; experts raise concerns over lack of clarity

By mandating stricter regulations and accountability measures for e-commerce platforms, the order is likely to reduce the prevalence of fraudulent reviews, thereby fostering a more trustworthy digital marketplace. (Image: Unsplash via Markus Winkler)

The Department of Consumer Affairs shared a QCO draft on online customer reviews, as the threat of fake reviews erodes trust in ecommerce. Experts say the initiative’s success will depend on clear implementation strategies and clarity on consequences for violations.