Calling out the fake reviews, Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath said, “I wonder how many Google India Play Store and Apple App Store reviews are genuine. I was going through Zerodha’s reviews and compared them with those of other financial services apps in India. Most of the 5-star reviews seem fake — many even read like AI-generated content.”
Tag: Social Media
Ranveer Allahbadia row: Are AI or virtual influencers the answer to avoiding scandals and controversies?
Brands could increasingly swap scandal-prone humans for AI influencers who never mess up, demand pay raises, or tweet something regrettable at 3 a.m.
Govt plans to introduce rating system, disclaimers for social media influencers: Report
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will soon launch guidelines for social media influencers and creators to crack down on obscene and vulgar content
Google’s Public Policy Shake-up: Are big techs struggling to retain policy heads in India?
Instability in public policy roles is a recurring issue for a few big tech firms and multinationals in India. Complex regulatory landscape, heavy compliance burden, or lack of leadership? Experts weigh in.
Sensationalism vs. Substance: Industry raises concerns over YouTube’s algorithmic choices
Highlighting the ‘selective outrage’ directed solely at content creators in the Ranveer Allahbadia controversy, key media and legal experts raise concerns about YouTube’s accountability.
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan to elucidate on AI and accountability at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025
MeitY’s S Krishnan to spotlight AI and accountability and the regulatory roadmap at Storyboard18’s Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave 2025, on February 27, in New Delhi.
Samay Raina Controversy: Tanmay Bhat’s sarcastic video sparks speculation amid ongoing controversy
On February 18, the Supreme Court strongly criticized Ranveer Allahbadia for his controversial remarks, condemning them as “dirty thoughts vomited on a YouTube show.”
Q-comm and Korean flavours spice up the instant noodles market
Quick-commerce, K-culture and social media trends are fueling growth in India’s $1.8 billion noodle industry.
Fake apps duping Indians: How scammers are leveraging AI for malicious activities
Fraudsters use platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and social media ads to spread links to fake apps.
‘Summon Sundar Pichai also’: Indian influencer questions YouTube’s accountability in Ranveer Allahbadia controversy
Defending Ranveer Allahbadia amid India’s Got Latent row, YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast has criticised the authorities for targeting Allahbadia only and not holding the platform’s leadership accountable.