‘Big Tech must pay its fair share’, says Michael McNamara, Member of EU Parliament at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave

When asked about India's approach to data regulation, McNamara is careful not to impose recommendations but recognizes the growing importance of legal safeguards.

McNamara highlights that while AI legislation does address data concerns, it primarily focuses on managing the risks inherent in artificial intelligence rather than regulating the unlawful use of data.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Media leaders urge caution on AI investments amid industry shifts

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Sanjay Sindhwani, Hemant Jain, Vinod Thadani, Ranjana Mangla, Manavdeep Singh, and Sunny Sen

At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave, media and entertainment industry experts caution against investing heavily in emerging technologies, advising instead to “let it evolve”.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Experts weigh in on opportunities and challenges of AI’s expanding role in media

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave (L to R): Prateek Chowdhury, Ankush Sabharwal, Kawaljit Singh Bedi, Siddharth Srinivasan, Shaurya Rao Nigam, Puneet Jain, Shaurya Sahay

Experts at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave said the new AI Large Language Models (LLM) have eliminated biases, empowering small media companies to personalize content and leverage data.

Govt advocates effective monitoring of AI regulation, fair compensation for media houses: Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave

Ministry of Info & Broadcasting and MeitY have pushed for the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in media and technology sectors, as concerns about misinformation, deep fakes, and biased algorithms continue to emerge.

At Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, Information & Broadcasting Ministry and MeitY shared plans to soon launch AI foundational model, urged for effective AI regulatory framework and endorsed fair revenue sharing among publishers and big tech firms like Meta and Google.

EU’s Michael McNamara: Key challenge in AI regulation is balancing innovation with copyright protection

When asked about India's approach to data regulation, McNamara is careful not to impose recommendations but recognizes the growing importance of legal safeguards.

Speaking at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27, Member of the European Parliament, Michael McNamara said, “AI is being compared to the advent of the Industrial Revolution. It’s influencing now, increasingly, who gets hired, who gets policed, how we interact online.”

Member of the European Parliament Brando Benifei: AI content needs transparency rules

Beyond media, global AI safety remains a critical issue, acknowledged Benifei

Speaking at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27, Member of the European Parliament Brando Benifei said, “We must establish common rules to address high-risk AI applications, cybersecurity threats, and AI’s use in warfare, which poses extreme dangers.”

CMO Sai Narayan on how PolicyBazaar leveraged AI for customer engagement

PolicyBazaar's Chief Marketing Officer Sai Narayan at Storyboard18's DNPA Conclave

During the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave, PolicyBazaar’s CMO Sai Narayan shared details about how the ‘AskPB’ idea was generated– company’s chatbot for users inquiring about insurance-related information

Dabur India’s Rajiv Dubey explains how honey regained consumer trust with AI

Rajiv Dubey, Dabur India's VP in Marketing

‘Dabur India is placing significant emphasis on AI technology, including research demand forecasting, marketing, advertising, and optimizing spending,’ says Dabur India’s VP in Marketing, Rajiv Dubey

Media leaders weigh the promise and perils of Artificial Intelligence in Media at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave

From (L to R) Mariam Mammen Mathew, CEO of Manorama Online, Puneet Jain, CEO of HT Digital, Puneet Singhvi, CEO, of Newtwork18 (Digital), and Anil Malhotra, Head - Public & Regulatory Affairs, Zee Media Corporation

At the second edition of Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave in New Delhi, experts weighed in on the benefits and drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence adoption in media