Tag: Digital

Delay in Digital India Act worries stakeholders; cybersecurity, big tech dominance concerns

Despite the challenges faced by related industries, legal experts find merit in the delay. They argue that the process is meticulous and time-consuming. It necessitates extensive discussions and multiple rounds of debate to incorporate information necessary for addressing various scenarios that may arise and need to be addressed by the bill. (Representative Image: Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

The Act aims to foster an open internet, address the dominance of big tech, and ensure online safety.

Google launches AI model Gemini to compete with OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Microsoft’s Llama 2

Google's AI head Jeff Dean and former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki have also backed the company in a personal capacity. (Representative Image: Steve Johnson via Unsplash)

The model is the brainchild of the company’s recently merged AI research units DeepMind and Google Brain into a single division called Google DeepMind, led by CEO Demis Hassabis.

12.5 percent surge in contactless cross border transactions due to World Cup: Visa Study

The flow of money towards non-KYC-ed merchants, who are not authorised to accept card payments as merchants, might have led the regulator to take the step. However, the exact reason is not known, according to the report. (Representative image by cardmapr.nl via Unsplash)

While the World Cup matches were the primary catalyst to travel to India, it became a gateway for a broader exploration of the country’s rich culture and tourism scene. International visitors extended their stay to immerse themselves in the wonders of India with destinations like Jaipur, Agra, Goa, Varanasi, and Udaipur topping their must-see lists.

Accenture and Unilever join hands to leverage next gen AI-powered technologies at scale

By contrast, trust in Generative AI to enhance creativity and innovation as a co-pilot and accelerator of human creativity is growing, with fewer considering it a threat to human craft and ingenuity. (Representative Image: Andrea De Santis via Unsplash)

The two companies will explore new applications to scale generative AI; for example, assets from Accenture’s AI Navigator or its proprietary “switchboard,” which allows a user to select a combination of models to address the unique business context.

India grants a week’s reprieve for social media platforms to combat deepfakes

he top 10 web publishers together accounted for 50 percent of ad impressions in July-September 2023.(Representative Image: Sara Kurfeß via Unsplash)

Despite the seven-day extension, the government made it clear that there would be no relaxation in its approach. Companies failing to comply within the stipulated time frame may face stringent measures, including potential criminal action under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

New Broadcasting Bill raises concerns over freedom, impact on news genre

EBITDA stood at ₹44.3 crores boasting a 33 percent margin and demonstrating a substantial 36.4 percent YoY improvement, primarily driven by robust top-line growth. (Representative Image: Paul Einerhand via Unsplash)

Section 20 of the draft recommendations stands out as a grey area for stakeholders in the news business, especially independent creators.

Indian Gen Z are trend-setters: Instagram study

The report states that marketers should collaborate with agencies that prioritize authentic, data-driven influencer strategies, offer real-time monitoring and insights, and prioritize brand safety. (Representative Image: Laura Chouette via Unsplash)

Among other trends, nearly a third of Gen Z respondents in India picked ‘bad taste in memes’ as their top turn-off.