Tag: Digital

India’s entertainment industry battles a relentless foe: Digital Piracy

Streaming Pakistani channels in India is illegal and poses a potential national security threat. The Kerala Police are now considering filing more serious charges against the accused, depending on further investigations.

Despite advanced security measures, streaming platforms and filmmakers struggle to curb the rapid spread of pirated content, costing billions in lost revenue.

Celebrities In Action: The rise of celeb investors in sports leagues

For leagues, celebrity association provides instant credibility, media traction, and fan engagement. For celebrities, it’s a way to diversify their investments beyond entertainment and into a space with long-term growth potential.

Celebrity investors are moving beyond endorsements and actively seeking opportunities that offer sustained fan engagement, strong business potential, and long-term value. Investing in sports leagues also position them as visionary leaders.

Microsoft CEO reveals what he would do if he ever quit: ‘Would love to find some domain…’

Satya Nadella mused that if he were to depart from Microsoft, he would harness "tokens per watt per dollar"—a cutting-edge metric revolutionizing AI efficiency—to drive innovations in under-resourced fields such as healthcare, education, and public sector institutions.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, reflecting on his 34-year journey at the company, shares how the ground-breaking metric “tokens per watt per dollar” could revolutionize sectors like healthcare, education, and public services—even if he ever left Microsoft.

Australia slams Telegram with $1 million fine over delay in answering child abuse questions

Telegram maintains that it answered all of eSafety's queries last year and insists that the penalty, based solely on response timing, is both unfair and disproportionate.

Australia’s eSafety Commission penalizes messaging app over months-long delay in responding to inquiries on child abuse and extremist content controls.

Alibaba to invest $53 billion in AI as competition heats up

Alibaba's investment, which surpasses its total spending on AI and cloud computing over the past decade, will focus on expanding data centres and boosting computing power to support the next generation of AI applications.

Despite these concerns, Alibaba’s increased focus on AI has been well received by investors, with the company’s market value rising by over $100 billion in 2025.

BBC World Service India fined Rs. 3.44 crore for alleged FDI breach

The action follows a show-cause notice sent to BBC World Service India on 4 August 2023, along with its three directors and finance head, citing various violations.

As part of the penalty, the company must also pay an additional Rs. 5,000 for each day of non-compliance beyond 15 October 2021.

At Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave, a global view on AI regulation and media transformation

When asked about India's approach to data regulation, McNamara is careful not to impose recommendations but recognizes the growing importance of legal safeguards.

Michael McNamara, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Co-chair of the European Parliament’s AI Working Group, will deliver a special address at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 on February 27 in Delhi.

At Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, industry leaders to tackle AI’s role in the future of news

The session will cover key discussion points, including AI’s role in content creation and curation, the importance of credibility and ethics in AI-driven media and the blending of creativity with emerging technology. (Photo: Unsplash)

As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of storytelling, the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 is set to be a vital forum for discussing the opportunities and challenges ahead, ensuring that the pursuit of innovation remains aligned with the principles of credible and responsible journalism.