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India’s AVGC industry faces a 2.3 mn talent gap

Karnataka aims to serve as the epicenter for innovation, research and development in the gaming sector. It will house state-of-the-art facilities such as high-performance computing clusters, simulation labs and testing zones to support all aspects of game development from concept to deployment. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Currently, there are 260,000 AVGC professionals scattered across India, primarily clustered in about 11-12 cities.

Digital Personal Data Protection Rules draft to be published within 30 days

“Our intent is to encourage it; that is giving more opportunities to express, share and create new intellectual property,” the minister said.

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the framework of DPDP Act is ready and complete.

Lenskart CEO seeks “visionary EIRs” for next-gen D2C eyewear brands

Lenskart’s latest move signals its commitment to innovation and global expansion, positioning itself at the forefront of the D2C market.

Lenskart.com is on the lookout for three Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) to spearhead the development of next-generation direct-to-consumer (D2C) eyewear brands.

Like Meta and Alphabet, Ola Cabs rebranded to Ola Consumer; Experts decode and warn

As long as Ola Cabs retains its core goodwill, it would provide a positive halo effect to the rest of the Ola Consumer businesses assuming the new consumer businesses provide equal or superior consumer experiences that customers have received from Ola Cabs.

Experts say stakeholders of Ola Consumer (earlier Ola Cabs) shouldn’t ignore the core cabs business and brand which helped the company build goodwill in the last decade, as it explores new ventures through Ola Electric, Ola Cabs, Ola Share, Ola Coin, Ola Pay, and AI-startup Krutrim.

Brand Reputation trumps Cashback when choosing digital payment platforms

It also highlights that product displays must comply with regulations and guidelines such as those from FSSAI, Legal Metrology Rules, and ASCI.

In its latest report to help marketers formulate strategies for digital commerce, Kantar highlights that 86% of online consumers are willing to take up offers while the offline offer uptake stands at 60%.

MeitY to release draft DPDP rules for public consultation after Budget session

The drafting of these rules has been completed and they will soon be available for public comment.

Google loses antitrust case; US judge rules Google illegally held monopoly in search, text advertising

The ruling marks the first anti-monopoly decision against a tech company in decades. Google said the company would appeal the ruling.

The Complexity and Impact of AI: Towards a multi-stakeholder approach to AI governance

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A global conversation has emerged around the concept of “responsible AI,” emphasizing the need for development and deployment that prioritizes human well-being and societal values, writes tech policy expert Kazim Rizvi.

Infibeam Avenues to acquire majority stake in Rediff; Ajit Balakrishnan to continue as an advisor to the firm

Infibeam Avenues said that Rediff’s user base offers fertile ground for cross-selling financial products using artificial intelligence such as loans, insurance, and investment products. (Image source: X and Facebook)

The Rediff acquisition will allow the payments infrastructure firm to diversify its offerings and increase user engagement, Infibeam stated.