Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

Google to change Bard’s name to Gemini

The log, as mentioned in reports, stated that the tech company Google would voice chat with Gemini. This would be followed by a "Ultra 1.0" model with "Gemini Advanced," a paid plan feature. This feature offers the ability to upload files, similar to that of ChatGPT Plus. Available in over 150 countries or territories, the Gemini app will be launched soon beginning in the language English. (Image source: Unsplash)

Dylan Roussel, an android app developer went on to leak a company change-log which said ‘Bard is now Gemini’, a new model set out to compete with (artificial intelligence research organisation) OpenAI’s GPT-4 (large language model).

Some foreign media organisations are working with anti-India bias: Anurag Thakur

“The advent of digital platforms in India has facilitated the global dissemination of news about the nation's progress. This should continue. Healthy discussions and debates are always encouraged and while differing opinions may exist, reporting should consistently adhere to fairness,” Anurag Thakur, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, said. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting of India spoke at the Storyboard18 DNPA Awards and Conclave 2024.

Self-regulation doesn’t mean license to err intentionally: Anurag Thakur

The minister also touched upon recent milestones, such as Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill that aims to replace the current Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. (Image source: Moneycontrol Hindi)

Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting of India spoke at the Storyboard18 DNPA Awards and Conclave 2024.

Thanks to digital platforms in India, news on India’s progress is reaching the world: Anurag Thakur

Thakur said, “4 lakh crore sale happened of local items. This happened after PM appealed for ‘Vocal for Local’ and he asked people to buy local products. This shows how much people consider PM.” (Image source: official website - anuragthakur.in)

Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting of India spoke at length on the growth of technology and evolution of journalism in India at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024.

Rapid digitalisation, digital public infrastructure have been crucial to formalisation of Indian economy: Manoj Gujaran, Poonawalla Fincorp

Manoj Gujaran dwelt on the surge in fintech NBFC lending to young borrowers and the estimated growth of India’s digital consumer lending market, highlighting the opportunities for the financial sector.

At the DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024, the Chief Compliance Officer and Head, Legal & CSR, Poonawalla Fincorp, highlighted the role of digitalisation in India’s growth and the role of government in youth upskilling.

Fearing technology is like fearing the inevitable: Rajeev Chandrasekhar on AI

Chandrasekhar said there was a need to remove ambiguity in the use of Gen AI, seeking more clarity and adherence to ethics while stressing on the need to ensure a safe AI. (Image source: News18)

: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State, Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India spoke about the government’s approach to deal with AI at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024.

Solving the big tech revenue share issue will be PM’s priority in third term: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

“These big tech platforms are gatekeepers to monetising the content and that asymmetry, needs to be legislated, or at least a regulated through rules of a new legislation. And I'm hopeful that after Narendra Modi ji resumes office this year, this will be his priority,” Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, added.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State, Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India spoke at length about the existing revenue share issue with big tech platforms at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024.

50 percent of information on the internet is not true or verified: DNPA’s Tanmay Maheshwari

Speaking about DNPA, Tanmay Maheshwari, chairman, Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) and managing director, Amar Ujala, noted that it was an association of the digital arms of legacy newsmedia companies. “We represent more than 80 percent of digital news traffic in the country,” he explained, emphasising that DNPA members provide free flowing, verified information in the digital ecosystem.

In Q3 of 2020, there were 1.8 million fake news engagements on Facebook. And there were 18 million pieces of Covid-19 misinformation on the internet, says Tanmay Maheshwari, chairman, Digital News Publishers Association, and managing director, Amar Ujala.

Layoffs 2024: Snap to lay off 10 percent of its global workforce

This is not the first time the social media company has initiated layoffs. In August 2022, 20 percent of the staff was laid off and its business lines were restructured. (Image source: X)

This move by the social media company to reduce their numbers is in order to reduce hierarchy and promote in-person collaboration.