Tag: Digital

Google faces an existential threat from the rise of Gen AI

In the second quarter of this year, Google Search alone generated $48.5 billion of Alphabet's total $84.7 billion revenue. (Image source: Unsplash)

Google faces unprecedented challenges in the search market due to generative AI and emerging competitors. While its search model has been revolutionary, evolving user behaviour and AI tools threaten its dominance, prompting the need for strategic innovation and adaptation.

Apple to globally ship Made-in-India iPhone 16 post-launch

Scheduled for unveiling at Apple's "Glowtime" event today at 10:30 pm IST, the iPhone 16 series is expected to hit stores within 10 to 12 days of its introduction. (Image Source: Apple Official Website)

The unveiling is to take place on September 9, 2024 at 10 am PST (Pacific Standard Time), which means 10:30 pm as per Indian Standard Time (IST). The event will be hosted at Apple Cupertino Park in California.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defends platform amid legal challenges

Telegram has begun using artificial intelligence and a dedicated team of moderators to obscure problematic content from search results, enhancing efforts to prevent misuse of the app.

In his first public remarks since his arrest, Telegram founder Pavel Durov confronts charges related to illicit content on his messaging app, criticizing the legal approach against tech executives and pledging improvements to content moderation.

PM Modi’s I-Day speech spurs DPIIT to fast-track FDI policy for online gaming: EXCLUSIVE

DPIIT is accelerating the process of drafting a 100 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for online gaming.

DPIIT has written letter to MIB, MeitY, Niti Aayog seeking clarification on the definition of game of chance and game of skill for drafting a policy on 100 percent FDI for online gaming

Privacy Judgment and DPDP Act – Seven Markers

Digital companies have been lobbying for a transition period of 18-24 months at least to fully comply with the DPDP Act, because of the technological complexities and lack of clarity. (Representational image only. Image: lianhao-qu via Unsplash)

Public policy expert Deepak Maheshwari writes the DPDPA is not a comprehensive privacy law even as it promises to push the envelope for privacy in the digital realm.

SEBI regulates policy around social media influencers in India

By requiring finfluencers to register with SEBI and follow specific guidelines, the regulator is establishing a standard for accountability and expertise in the sector, according to market experts. This move ensures that mutual fund houses, research analysts, registered investment advisors, and stockbrokers do not partner with finfluencers. However, a small exception has been made for investor education initiatives from such partnerships. (Representational image via Unsplash)

No person regulated by SEBI, nor their agents, may have any direct or indirect association with anyone who provides advice or recommendations, directly or indirectly, related to a security or securities.

Airtel shuts down streaming service Wynk Music; to offer Apple Music at discounted rates

Sources said that Airtel decided to shut down Wynk's service because it did not make commercial sense to continue running it without a clear monetisation plan. "In India, music streaming monetization is already low. Secondly, Airtel wanted to offer a better service in the music streaming space. Apple is an established player in the global music streaming space," a person familiar with the matter told Moneycontrol. (From left to right: Airtel and Wynk Music (Image source: Google Play))

Wynk Premium users will receive exclusive offers from Airtel for Apple Music, Bharti Airtel spokesperson told Moneycontrol.

Gen Z Explainer: ‘Very Demure, Very Mindful’, the latest trend redefining social media etiquette

In early August, Lebron, who playfully describes herself as a "fierce diva," posted a satirical video demonstrating her understated, work-appropriate makeup routine. From Left to Right: Jools Lebron (Image Source: CNBC TV18), TikTok logo (Image Source: Unsplash)

From sharp satire to a viral sensation, the latest TikTok trend has everyone reconsidering what it means to be ‘demure’ in the digital age.

Australians gain ‘right to disconnect’ from work after hours under new legislation

The new laws, designed to protect employees from unreasonable work-related communications after hours, impose fines of up to $93,000 ($63,000) on employers who contact employees for non-essential reasons outside of work time. (Photo by Maxim Ilyahov on Unsplash)

New law allows employees to ignore non-essential work calls and emails outside of office hours.

From piracy to gambling, Telegram likely to be banned in India

The official did not rule out the possibility of platform being blocked or banned in the country. Telegram has more than 5 million registered users in India.

Telegram, a widely-used messaging platform, has faced growing scrutiny for its lack of content moderation, allegedly becoming a hotspot for criminal activities