Tag: Digital

AI: Hype or Hope? Asks Shubhranshu Singh in this week’s Simply Speaking

This is not his first foray into AI since he co-founded Openai, then left after a rupture with Sam Altman. In his view, Tesla is an AI company not an automobile maker.

Clay Shirley said “Revolution doesn’t happen when society adopts new tools, it happens when society adopts new behaviors”. I think it applies to this case a well,” writes Shubhranshu Singh in his Storyboard18 column Simply Speaking.

Meta’s integrating AI to help businesses create ads on Facebook, Instagram; New AI tools and Meta Verified for Businesses on WhatsApp

Meta is also integrating AI to help businesses create ads on Facebook and Instagram, reminding customers they left an item in their cart or offering a discount for a purchase they’ve been waiting to make.

Meta is also beginning to roll out Meta Verified on the WhatsApp Business app in Brazil, India, Indonesia and Colombia.

Google announces second edition of GNI Indian Languages Program to support news publishers

This is one of three significant fines levied on the company in the past decade. (Representative Image: charlesdeluvio via Unsplash)(Representative Image: charlesdeluvio via Unsplash)

This year, Google is partnering with Mediology to deliver the ILP’s second edition, with a focus on next-generation tools for newsrooms working with Indic languages.

Contentstack unveils Personalization Reimagined, Powered by Brand-Relevant AI and Automation

While Generative AI allows brands to create large volumes of content, the output remains generic. Brand Kit sits on top of AI Assistant, the native LLM launched last year. It allows marketers to create high-quality, AI-generated content specific to the brand across all channels and platforms. The process is also fully automated via new AI connectors within Contentstack Automate.

Contentstack’s solution includes new premium features that, unlike other offerings, are integrated within the headless CMS as well as “no-fail promise” customer support services.

Balaji’s consolidated revenue at Rs 625 crore; Digital business turns cash positive

Crew staring Kapoor Khan, Tabu & Kriti Sanon released in March which subsequently released on Netflix in May. ‘Dream Girl-2" and ‘Crew’ earned more than 100 crores worldwide at box office.

Balaji Telefilms has been focused on strategic cost rationalizing across business segments, especially the Group’s digital business (ALT Digital).

Google launches kid-safe Fitbit Ace LTE watch

Google worked with leading, independent experts in child psychology, public health, privacy and digital wellbeing to design Fitbit Ace LTE.

Fitbit Ace LTE is a new, first-of-its-kind connected smartwatch that transforms exercise into play and safely helps kids lead more active, independent lives, Google said.

More than 75 games are now available to play directly on YouTube

Johanna Voolich Chief Product Officer, YouTube says, "We believe AI will unlock new forms of expression for creators, and that it should put its power to work for you and your creative vision," (Image: Unsplash)

YouTube began its foray into gaming in 2023, offering Playables to YouTube Premium subscribers and marking YouTube’s push into gaming.

Digital Competition Bill: Bharat Matrimony, Match Group, ShareChat, Hoichoi express divergent view from IAMAI’s submission

The letter argues that through this careful targeting, the government can curb monopolistic practices while ensuring that Indian startups have the freedom to thrive both domestically and internationally.

Four IAMAI members have voiced their dissent to the industry body’s submission of the draft Digital Competition Bill, urging the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to move ahead with ex-ante regulations.