Category: How it Works

Media leaders weigh the promise and perils of Artificial Intelligence in Media at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave

From (L to R) Mariam Mammen Mathew, CEO of Manorama Online, Puneet Jain, CEO of HT Digital, Puneet Singhvi, CEO, of Newtwork18 (Digital), and Anil Malhotra, Head - Public & Regulatory Affairs, Zee Media Corporation

At the second edition of Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave in New Delhi, experts weighed in on the benefits and drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence adoption in media

Global top researchers involved in assessing 67 proposals for domestic AI foundational model: Abhishek Singh, MeitY

Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information and Technology said that the Ministry will evaluate and assess each of the 67 proposals in a month, at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025.

Speaking at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27, Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information and Technology, talks about the importance of AI literacy and how the Ministry is working with other departments, including Prasar Bharati, to share datasets to build its own LLM for India AI mission.

MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan on AI enforcement and news publishers’ role in driving quality content: Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave

The US imposed an additional 26% tariff on Indian goods, effective April 9. Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said that the impact will depend on how the tariff situation plays out ahead.

Speaking at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan discussed the need of effective monitoring of AI regulation and how India’s stance on AI balances innovation with safeguards against potential harms.

Without fair compensation, quality journalism will be compromised: Sanjay Jaju at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave

"Govt is looking at a range of regulatory reforms which will allow for modernisation, inclusivity and fair play in the industry," said Sanjay Jaju at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27.

Speaking at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27, Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, delivered a special address on the need for a transparent revenue sharing mechanism to protect the integrity of journalism in the digital age.

MIB’s Ashwini Vaishnaw at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Govt working for fair compensation for media houses

The minister highlighted that VVDN’s new facility is designed for high-volume, complex product assembly, including AI servers, networking gear and large-scale PCBs, the SMT Line boasts a remarkable throughput of 250,000 components per hour.

At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spotlighted the critical role of traditional media in an evolving digital landscape. He emphasized that such gatherings can aid the govt in formulating more effective policies for a balanced and sustainable media ecosystem.

Skepticism looms over YouTube ‘Shorts’ despite aggressive push

Beyond competing with its formidable rival—Meta's Instagram Reels, which has quickly taken the lead in the short-video space—YouTube 'Shorts' is also facing scrutiny from advertisers over its effectiveness and brand safety.

Concerns over content safety and ad effectiveness temper marketers’ enthusiasm, even as YouTube ramps up efforts to challenge Instagram Reels.