MeitY mulls new regulations to combat deep-fakes menace: Breaking

The rule-drafting process, set to commence immediately, aims to establish clear guidelines and penalties for both platforms hosting AI-generated synthetic content and individuals uploading videos featuring deepfakes.

Deepfakes have emerged as a new threat to democracy, said IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. MeitY to take action against deepfake menace and has rules in the works.

Zee and Nasscom partner to support Generative AI startups

Nasscom’s Generative AI Foundry programme is aimed at nurturing technology startups in the AI domain to elevate India's standing in the global Generative AI startup landscape. (Representative Image via Unsplash)

The partnership aims to foster innovation and growth in the Generative AI start-up ecosystem.

Centre ramps up efforts to be more inclusive in content access and opportunities

Under the WIN policy, employees (and their children) who belong to the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category are eligible for benefits such as: Assistive Technology Reimbursements: To enhance productivity, employees can avail reimbursement for the purchase and maintenance of essential assistive products, based on a specialist medical practitioner’s advice.

The scope for inclusivity for MIB encompasses women, specially-abled individuals and those residing outside the metros and tier 1 cities.

Vivendi overcomes legal hurdles, secures EU antitrust approval to complete Lagardere acquisition

Vivendi currently holds approximately 60 percent of Lagardère’s share capital and can now fully exercise slightly over 50% of its voting rights. (Representative Image: JESHOOTS.COM via Unsplash)

With this transaction, Media and entertainment giant Vivendi becomes significantly larger, with 2022 pro forma combined revenues of more than €16.5 billion.