Month: February 2025

MeitY to present AI impact report to Parliamentary Committee on March 5

Representatives from MeitY had previously briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on January 9 to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence-related issues.

During Storyboard18 DNPA conclave, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan had discussed the need of effective monitoring of AI regulation and how India’s stance on AI balances innovation with safeguards against potential harms.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Media leaders urge caution on AI investments amid industry shifts

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Sanjay Sindhwani, Hemant Jain, Vinod Thadani, Ranjana Mangla, Manavdeep Singh, and Sunny Sen

At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave, media and entertainment industry experts caution against investing heavily in emerging technologies, advising instead to “let it evolve”.

Lodha v/s Lodha: Rs 5000 crore family feud intensifies as mother intervenes

The legal tussle, which centres around the usage of the 'Lodha' trademark, has seen Abhishek Lodha's publicly listed Macrotech Developers sue House of Abhinandan Lodha for alleged trademark infringement. (Left to Right: Abhishek Lodha, Abhinandan Lodha)

Manju Lodha urges sons Abhishek and Abhinandan to end trademark dispute, as Bombay High Court appoints mediator to resolve the Rs 5,000 crore legal battle.

From Benaras to Coimbatore: AI for the people, by the people

"The future of AI in India isn’t just about coding—it’s about collaboration. What if you could invest in an AI tool that helps your hometown? Whether it’s ₹100 or mentorship, every bit counts. Platforms like Milaap or ImpactGuru could soon host AI projects where you can back ideas that matter', writes Sagar Gosalia, COO of JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation. (Image Source: Unsplash)

The future of AI in India isn’t just about coding—it’s about collaboration, writes author Sagar Gosalia.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Experts weigh in on opportunities and challenges of AI’s expanding role in media

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave (L to R): Prateek Chowdhury, Ankush Sabharwal, Kawaljit Singh Bedi, Siddharth Srinivasan, Shaurya Rao Nigam, Puneet Jain, Shaurya Sahay

Experts at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave said the new AI Large Language Models (LLM) have eliminated biases, empowering small media companies to personalize content and leverage data.

Govt advocates effective monitoring of AI regulation, fair compensation for media houses: Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave

Ministry of Info & Broadcasting and MeitY have pushed for the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in media and technology sectors, as concerns about misinformation, deep fakes, and biased algorithms continue to emerge.

At Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, Information & Broadcasting Ministry and MeitY shared plans to soon launch AI foundational model, urged for effective AI regulatory framework and endorsed fair revenue sharing among publishers and big tech firms like Meta and Google.

Technicolor India employees left in limbo amid sudden shutdown, unpaid salaries

Technicolor India’s Managing Director, Biren Ghose, stated that the company was exploring solutions but offered no immediate financial relief. (Photo:Unsplash)

Technicolor Group, a Paris-based animation and VFX giant, has worked on major Hollywood films like Mufasa: The Lion King, Puss in Boots, Madagascar 3, and Kung Fu Panda. While the company announced the closure of its U.S. operations, no prior communication was made regarding its India division.