In September 2022, Pichai outlined a target for Google to improve efficiency by 20 percent. As part of this broader strategy, the company cut 12,000 jobs the following year to further streamline operations.
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TRAI implements traceability framework for commercial SMS; aims to combat spam, enhance consumer trust
TRAI issued a directive on 20 August 2024, mandating the traceability of all commercial messages beginning 1 November 2024.
India boosts tourism sector with infrastructure upgrades and digital innovations
Key efforts include revamped schemes, enhanced infrastructure, and new initiatives to boost domestic and international tourism.
MIB includes consumer affairs representative in IDC for TV ads and programmes regulation
The Inter-Departmental Committee, established in 2021 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, was set up to address complaints and take corrective actions on TV content that violates the Programme and Advertising Codes under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.
KV Kamath reveals his favourite app to Kunal Shah. And it’s not CRED.
A veteran leader of India’s financial services industry, KV Kamath’s most-used app is Swiggy. In an insightful take on how users think, Kamath shared that he likes an app that “keeps pace” with him.
EU investigates TikTok over suspected breach of Digital Services Act
The EU’s probe will focus on management of risks to elections or civic discourse, linked to TikTok’s recommender systems and the platform’s policies on political advertisements and paid-for political content.
Between creativity and compliance: How influencers circumvent ad rules
Experts agree about an urgent need for more rigorous enforcement and greater awareness of crucial guidelines in influencer marketing.
Startup focus to take center stage at IDS 2025; conference scheduled for Jan 16-17
IDS 2025 will have a special focus on startups as there will be a ‘Startup Street’, and ‘Startup Pitching Sessions’
Cricket, celebrities, and beyond: what Indian users asked Alexa in 2024
From cricket scores to celebrities’ net worth, 2024 revealed what captivated Indian Alexa users the most, as they turned to the voice assistant for everything from general knowledge to cooking tips.
15 lakh drivers could reclaim Rs 1,12,500 crores in 5 years: ONDC
Innovations like gaming apps enabling e-commerce and Prasar Bharati’s collaboration with an OTT platform illustrate the network’s experimental nature.