Author: Indrani Bose

MIB: ‘Good idea’ to include questions about TV-setups in National Census – Exclusive

“In the past questions like whether a household had a radio or not were asked but considering the evolving landscape, it may be beneficial to ask more about TV setups—whether it's a satellite connection, direct-to-home (DTH) connection, or a free dish connection. This is a valuable suggestion,” Apurva Chandra said. (Representational image by Annie Spratt via Unsplash)

MIB secretary Apurva Chandra told Storyboard18 that it would be a good idea to incorporate TV-setup related questions in the upcoming National Census.

OpenAI saga: Sam Altman, Greg Brockman join Microsoft to lead advanced AI research team

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (right) announced both Sam Altman (left) and Greg Brockman will be joining Microsoft’s new advanced AI research team. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Nadella’s post also confirmed former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear’s appointment as the new OpenAI CEO, mentioning that they are “looking forward to getting to know Emmett Shear and OpenAI’s new leadership team and working with them.”

Brands display sportsmanship spirit after World Cup loss

Glenn Maxwell with Virat Kohli (Image by @icc via Twitter)

Zomato changed its logo to blue to showcase its support. Myntra displayed sportsmanship by writing an open letter to team Australia. Netflix tweaked a popular web series and came up with “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”.

News broadcasters to gain weekly access to raw level data

The report also said that there was a 2 percent drop in advertising FCT (free commercial time)in 2023 over 2022. A drop was witnessed for 9 out of 12 months with only a marginal increase of 2percent in April to June quarter. (Representational image by Nabil Saleh via Unsplash)

BARC India is set to eliminate the four-week rolling average, initially implemented upon the resumption of news genre ratings after a 17-month hiatus.

India most distrusted country when it comes to climate change: Report

35 percent believe government is doing well on balancing climate needs with reliable and affordable energy; 34 percent believe that the government is doing well on balancing climate solutions with economic recovery and growth. (Representational image by Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

65 percent of businesses are not doing well at living up to their climate change commitments.

Apple, Disney, Lionsgate, IBM and others cut off ad spending on Twitter after Elon Musk’s agreement with antisemitic post

The memo signed by Elon Musk reads, "There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done. This will enable us to be lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle."

The billionaire CEO’s support of such content led to widespread criticism and raised concerns about the potential amplification of hateful narratives on social media platforms.

OpenAI board fires CEO Sam Altman; Co-founder Greg Brockman quits; CTO Mira Murati becomes interim CEO

Sam Altman (left, source: Moneycontrol) Greg Brockman (middle, source: Moneycontrol) Mira Murati (right, @miramurati/Twitter)

Backed by billions of dollars from Microsoft, OpenAI kicked off the generative AI craze last November by releasing its ChatGPT chatbot, which became one of the world’s fastest-growing software applications.

MullenLowe Lintas Group India included in “100 Best Companies for Women in India” list

The application form with close to 300 questions, required applicant companies to provide data of high-order granularity on their practices, programmes and policies to ensure gender inclusion at their workplaces. (Image by Cowomen via Unsplash)

The organisation’s initiatives include Apex DEI Council, Women of the Future, Gender Neutral Parental Leave Policy. There is over 39 percent female representation among the network’s employees.

Global luxury market projected to reach €1.5 trillion in 2023

Saudi Arabia is accelerating, attracting investments of major luxury brands; and Australia has provided fertile ground for growth. (Representative Image: Devon Janse van Rensburg via Unsplash)

Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, the market registered robust growth of 11-13 percent, at constant exchange rates.

81 percent of Gen Z employees have leveraged generative AI at work

Google is addressing Advancing AI responsibly by striking a balance between maximizing its positive impact and addressing its potential risks.(Representational image by Jeffrey Ho via Unsplash)

Corporate social responsibility is important to Gen Z, with more than three-fourths (78 percent) reporting that they want to work a company that is outspoken about social issues.