Tag: Digital

Karnataka unveils India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative

As per shareholding data post-investment, Play Ventures will hold 3.38%, Countryside Ventures 4.46%, Gameskraft Technologies 2.12%, and Kalaari Capital 6.35% of the company.

Launched by Karnataka’s IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge at GAFX 2025, the initiative seeks to raise awareness about excessive digital consumption and integrate digital wellness into mainstream healthcare.

Competition Commission of India’s market study on AI report to be released in June 2025

Leniency programs reduce fines or offer immunity to the first cartel member who cooperates with authorities, thereby destabilizing the cartel's secrecy.

Competition Commission of India selected Management Development Institute Society to conduct the Market Study on Artificial Intelligence and Competition. The agreement between the two was signed in September, last year.

Alphabet in talks to acquire cloud-security firm Wiz for $33 billion

While Google says working from home wasn’t the main reason behind its recent job cuts, company co-founder Sergey Brin has been vocal about preferring people in the office.

If finalized, the acquisition would bolster Google’s cloud business, helping it compete more aggressively against market leaders Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc.

Meta and Google clash over new child safety law on app downloads

The law shifts the responsibility of age verification from individual apps to the app stores, such as Google Play and Apple's App Store.

Utah has become the first state to pass a law enforcing Meta’s proposed approach, with other states now considering similar regulations. The legislation is backed by Meta, Snap, and X, who argue it gives parents more control over their children’s digital habits.

Jio and SpaceX join hands to expand Starlink’s reach in India

With this agreement, Jio and SpaceX aim to enhance digital access across India, especially in rural and remote areas, bridging the country’s digital divide.

With this agreement, Jio and SpaceX aim to enhance digital access across India, especially in rural and remote areas, bridging the country’s digital divide.

The growing role of AI in supply chain management

One way businesses are strengthening resilience is by diversifying supplier networks. AI helps identify and onboard multiple vendors, reducing dependency on a single source.

One way businesses are strengthening resilience is by diversifying supplier networks. AI helps identify and onboard multiple vendors, reducing dependency on a single source.