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Snapchat rolls out new tools to give advertisers more control over ad placements

The new tools allow advertisers to choose from different inventory tiers based on content sensitivity and risk levels.

With these updates, Snapchat aims to provide a more secure and transparent advertising experience, giving brands better control over their ad placements and content associations.

India’s quick commerce to grow up to 100% annually, surpassing traditional retail

Dhairyasheel Patil, national president of AICPDF and senior vice-president of CAIT alleged that 10 lakh shops have been shut due to the rapid penetration of quick commerce companies

Key players in India’s quick commerce sector include Zomato, Big Basket, Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart.

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

Indian streaming platform FanCode has already announced the immediate suspension of its broadcast of the PSL in India, effective April 24.

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.

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP Police register FIRs against 140 social media handles for sharing obscene videos of women

Devotees gathered at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh for Maha Kumbh 2025

UP Police has registered 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for allegedly posting and sharing videos of women bathing at Maha Kumbh

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.