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AI and Gen AI will play a pivotal role in making the news content reach diverse: Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant, former CEO, NITI Aayog, also lauds India’s growing payment system and the swift speed by which the country is moving towards a cashless economy. (Image source: Amitabh Kant (official website))

Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa of India and the former CEO of NITI Aayog delivered a keynote address at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024.

DNPA Conclave 2024: Media trust in the digital age

The discussion on Media Trust in the Digital Age: Balancing Influence and Integrity Session Chair had Nalin Mehta, Managing Editor, Moneycontrol as the moderator with Shri Apar Gupta, Lawyer, Meghna Bal, Head of Research, Esya Centre, Vinit Goenka, Author and Former BJP Spokesperson, Sanjay Goel, Member, Grievance Appellate Committee, Government of India , Arvind Arora, YouTuber and Akash Banerjee, Social and Political Satirist, Founder, TheDeshBhakt (YouTube Channel).

The discussion on Media Trust in the Digital Age created conversations on how media, influencers, government and the Big Tech can balance influence and integrity.

NCLT issues notice to Sony in response to Zee’s plea of stalled $10 billion merger implementation

Phantom owns Zee shares worth 1.3 million after investing Rs. 50 crore. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Sony informed the tribunal that the company was already in the midst of preparing an application to contest the maintainability of Zee’s petition and requested that this application be scheduled for consideration alongside the current one on the upcoming date.

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).

Credibility of news and platforms are as important as monetisation challenges: Anurag Thakur

"Under the visionary leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, technology has become a tool for citizen empowerment and access to public services," Thakur said.

The government is working on putting together policies to solve the digital advertising issue said Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave and Awards 2024.

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.

DNPA Conclave 2024: State of Media – The Big Picture

Senthil Chengalvarayan, Executive Director, NDTV (left), Shekhar Gupta , Founder and Editor –in-chief (centre) and Anant Goenka, Executive Director, Indian Express (right)

The discussion on “State of Media – The Big Picture” included Anant Goenka, Executive Director, Indian Express, Senthil Chengalvarayan, Executive Director, NDTV and Shekhar Gupta , Founder and Editor –in-chief, The Print talked about how media businesses need to invest on content and technology at the same time.