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MeitY’s CERT-In trials anti-deepfake tech to combat AI-driven scams

In December 2023, CERT-In issued an advisory informing citizens about the rising use of AI and deepfake technology by scammers.

Recently, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, shared a shocking account of an AI-driven scam that targeted his company.

Airtel to separate D2H and entertainment units, restructuring plans to benefit business

Airtel is expected to acquire Tata Play at a valuation similar to that of the Temasek deal.

Airtel has appointed Shashwat Sharma as the next Managing Director & CEO, while Gopal Vittal will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Bharti Airtel in advanced talks to acquire Tata Play

Airtel’s vice-chairman and managing director, Gopal Vittal, proposed extending the digital consent acquisition (DCA) framework to OTT platforms, enforcing Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for users, and integrating these services into a centralised spam blacklist system.

Airtel is expected to acquire Tata Play at a valuation similar to that of the Temasek deal.

CEO Gopal Vittal unveils Bharti Airtel’s roadmap for success: Quality, coverage, and innovation

Gopal Vittal said that the company is mulling to go live with its standalone (SA) technology for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) within the second quarter of the current fiscal year

CCI greenlights Airtel’s acquisition of Warburg Pincus Affiliate’s DTH stake: Reports

Airtel is expected to acquire Tata Play at a valuation similar to that of the Temasek deal.

According to reports, CCI will soon be publishing a detailed public order on the same.

Telecom industry body COAI pushes for ban on unlicensed Wi-Fi 6E router sales

All Access Providers have been directed to comply with these directives and submit regular updates on the actions taken on the 1st and 16th of every month.

The association argued that selling equipment for 6GHz band utilisation without proper assignment or declaration by the government is illegal and should be immediately banned in the country.

TCS is India’s most valuable brand: Kantar BrandZ report

The top ten spots were taken by Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Airtel, Asian Paints, State Bank of India, LIC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Jio. (Representational image via Unsplash)

The country’s top 75 brands are worth a combined USD 393 billion according to Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands report.