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Coforge collaborates with Microsoft to launch GenAI-driven Copilot Innovation Hub

In November 2023, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government would begin drafting regulations specifically to address deepfakes.

Coforge has launched a Copilot Innovation Hub in collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate enterprise adoption of Generative AI

CCI working on manpower boost and prepares for digital oversight duties: Reports

The latest draft of the GDC will undergo review this week by UN representatives in New York.

Following the upcoming general election in early June, the CCI is also planning to implement merger control regulations aligned with the amended Competition Act.

Go Google or Google Gone? Fate of search business in judge’s hands: Shubhranshu Singh’s ‘Simply Speaking’

The new and separate law is said to be drawing inspiration from Australia’s New Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code. (Image via Unsplash: Mitchell Luo)

The biggest tech antitrust trial – against Google’s dominance in search – is coming to a close. A ruling against it would limit Google’s search empire and possibly result in the breaking up of the company, writes Shubhranshu Singh in his Storyboard18 column Simply Speaking.

Neal Mohan, YouTube CEO: Creators are the new Hollywood

India being one of the largest market for YouTube, has 11,000 Indian channels with over a million subscribers.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said at Brandcast, “I’ve never been more excited to see what comes next at YouTube!”

TRAI to mull views on regulations for apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram

Newly appointed Chairman, Anil Kumar Lahoti said the regulator will proceed with the process of holding open house discussions in around three months or so.

TRAI plans to regulate services like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and X. Chairman of TRAI Anil Kumar Lahoti said that the telecom regulator will go ahead with open house discussions on regulatory mechanisms for OTT services.

12 Unicorns, over 125 startups commit to onboarding ONDC

The government hopes to increase e-commerce penetration in the country to 25 percent with ONDC

DPIIT organizes ONDC Startup Mahotsav in New Delhi; platform for startups to leverage Open Network for Digital Commerce.

Indian start-ups back Digital Competition Bill, while Big Tech continues to oppose

Emphasizing how the rapid evolution of technology and digital platforms has significantly transformed the business landscape, experts agreed that small enterprises collaborating with large established players create a more integrated and dynamic market ecosystem.(Representative Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

Around 40 Indian start-ups pledged their support to draft Digital Competition Bill calling it a ‘game changer’, yesterday. However, the likes of Google, Amazon, and Microsoft continue to oppose it- but why?

40 Indian Startups urge MCA to move forward with Digital Competition Bill; ‘not give in to delaying tactics by Big Tech’

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.

These startups which include prominent names like Matrimony.com, TrulyMadly, Innov8, QuackQuack, Magicbricks, Hoichoi, Medibuddy etc. have written to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs saying that the Bill is a step in the right direction.

In Numbers: Netflix’s ad-supported plan now has 40 million monthly active users

Netflix reported a revenue of $9.83 billion and operating income of $2.91 billion in Q3 2024

Netflix is planning to launch an in-house advertising technology platform by the end of 2025, a top executive said on May 16.

The Netflix Effect: How the streamer’s shows and films influence culture, attracting advertisers

Netflix’s ad-supported plan now has 40 million monthly active users. Over 40% of all signups in Netflix’s ads markets come from its ads plan. Its ad-supported members have a higher household income and are younger than linear TV audiences, with a median age of 37.

Peter Naylor, Vice President of Advertising Sales, said, “There’s a lot to be excited about over the next year. But the story of ads on Netflix this year is pretty simple: It’s about growth and momentum.”