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GSS 2024 calls for sustainable development of emerging digital tech Standards

Themed "Charting the Next Digital Wave: Emerging Technologies, Innovation, and International Standards," GSS-24 focused on a cohesive approach to the governance and standardization of emerging technologies.

Event paves the way for sustainable development of emerging digital technologies, emphasizing the need for inclusive governance and equitable access across regions.

Google to appeal Antitrust ruling: CEO Sundar Pichai calls case a ‘prolonged battle’

To stay competitive, Google has aggressively integrated generative AI technologies into its offerings. Notably, the company has launched new AI features, such as a video generator, and unveiled the Gemini model, which includes a "reasoning" feature that showcases the AI’s decision-making process.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has publicly addressed the company’s ongoing antitrust case for the first time, confirming a lengthy legal fight ahead, while defending Google’s dominance in the search engine market.

Offshore gambling firms bet big in India market for T20 Women World Cup

Additionally, the company is partnering with multiple influencer agencies to run their campaigns during the festive season and the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Storyboard18 reported on September 25 that B4U Music is airing advertisements for the betting and gambling firm Parimatch.

Kunal Bahl joins Shark Tank India Season 4, replacing Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal

Shark Tank India will be released on Sony LIV

Kunal Bahl is the co-founder of Snapdeal & Titan Capital and the Promoter of Unicommerce.

X paid its pending fines to wrong bank, delaying return, court says

In August, Brazil's highest court banned X from operating in the country after the company failed to appoint a legal representative locally.

A costly error prolongs X’s suspension in Brazil, further complicating its legal battle with the country over misinformation and compliance.

YouTube Shorts expands to three minute videos, enhancing creator flexibility

Currently limited to 60 seconds, this expansion will take effect on October 15 and comes in response to creator demand for more flexibility in storytelling.

In a move to compete more effectively with TikTok and Instagram Reels, YouTube announces a significant update to its Shorts feature, allowing longer videos and introducing new creative tools for users.

Google rolls out ads in AI Overviews: What it means for your searches

In addition to introducing ads, Google is tweaking how its AI Overviews present information. (Image source: ai.google)

Google’s AI Overviews will now include product ads, starting with mobile searches in the US, as the company moves forward with its latest advertising initiative.

Havas India launches CSA in India to bolster tech, data, and analytics capabilities

To further solidify the agency’s data & tech capabilities, PivotConsult, the strategic consulting arm of PivotRoots, has been merged into CSA India. PivotConsult, currently a 55-member team, works with marquee clients including, Kotak Bank, Bisleri, Wildcraft, Coca-Cola, and Samsung, among others.

Gaurav Seth has been appointed as Managing Partner to lead CSA India’s operations, reporting to Shibu Shivanandan, CEO and founder of PivotRoots.

HDFC Securities: A 24-year journey of transformation in the Indian financial markets

Reflecting on the sweeping changes, Dhiraj Relli shared, "The markets have transformed miraculously in the last 25 years. India's GDP has grown 8x from $470 billion to $3.9 trillion.

MD & CEO of HDFC Securities, Dhiraj Relli reflects on the firm’s role in India’s financial revolution, driven by digitization, regulation, and the rising participation in financial markets.