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Supreme Court stays govt’s fact-check unit notification; Court cites “freedom of speech”

The Government of India had on March 20 notified Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) as the fact check unit of the Central Government. (Image source: Unsplash)

The order came a day after the ministry of electronics and information technology notified the fact-checking unit after the Bombay High Court refused a stay on it.

Godrej Appliances joins ONDC network to expand consumer reach

On the back of this extensive Network, the brand aims to cater to several pin codes across 20+ states in India in the coming months. (Representational image via Unsplash)

Godrej Appliances has tied up with Mystore to facilitate its enlistment across the Open Network.

NIXI and MeitY announce BhashaNet portal to foster digital inclusion across nation

S. Krishnan, Secretary MeitY Government of India, will attend the event as the Chief Guest, further emphasising the Government’s support for digital inclusivity initiatives. (Representative Image: Rodion Kutsaiev via Unsplash)

The theme of the event, ”BhashaNet: Impetus Towards Universal Acceptance,” highlights NIXI’s dedication to ensuring that individuals, regardless of language or script, can fully participate in the digital world.

Central Government designates PIB Fact Check Unit as official fact-checking body under IT Rules 2021 clause

The PIB Fact Check Unit started its operations in November 2019. (Image source: MyGov.in)

The PIB’s fact check unit has been appointed as the Central Govt fact check unit, as per the notification.

US TikTok ban?: Lawmakers tell TikTok-owner ByteDance to divest the app’s US assets or face ban

The description suggests that this app could target individuals who share a similar interest in photo-based content. (Image source: Unsplash)

The bill that was passed on March 13, faces a more uncertain path in the Senate where some favor a different approach to regulating foreign-owned apps posing security concerns.

EU passes world’s first AI rules – Artificial Intelligence Act; All you need to know about the landmark law

The Commission has opened proceedings to assess whether the measures implemented by Alphabet and Apple in relation to their obligations pertaining to app stores are in breach of the DMA. Article 5(4) of the DMA requires gatekeepers to allow app developers to “steer” consumers to offers outside the gatekeepers' app stores, free of charge. (Image source: Unsplash)

The world’s first binding law on artificial intelligence, to reduce risks, create opportunities, combat discrimination, and bring transparency, was passed on March 13, 2024.

M&E Future: Unified interface to be critical for CTV’s growth

TRAI had floated a pre-consultation paper on 21st September 2023, to highlight the issues which are required to be considered for the formulation of ‘National Broadcasting Policy’.

New multi-screen and multi-format strategies are an imperative for media firms. A unified interface to simplify customer experience and discovery of content. It will become the new landing page and earn placement and marketing revenues: FICCI EY report.

AI can provide Rs 45,000 crore boost to the Indian M&E sector by 2027

As generative AI further evolves over the next few years, we can expect a large degree of automation of customer interactions. Companies will increasingly rely on marketing to own and optimize most of the customer journey. Marketing needs to take the lead in experimenting with new tools and integrating them with the workflows constantly evaluating what parts of customer journeys we can automate with the help of advancements in AI, writes Arun Pattabhiraman, CMO, Sprinklr. (Representative Image: Andrea De Santis via Unsplash)

An EY report which gathered insights and answers from M&E industry executives, states that 65 percent M&E CXOs believe that Gen AI would help in revenue acceleration.

Govt panel recommends new digital competition law to regulate Big Tech

The Competition Act of 2002 “intervenes after the occurrence of an anti-competitive conduct,” the committee said. “Such a framework was designed at a time when the extent and pace of digitalisation as is witnessed today could not be foreseen.” The recommendations, if implemented, would better equip the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to rule on competition matters for tech firms. (Image source: Unsplash)

The Committee on Digital Competition Law emphasized the need to address anti-competitive conduct by existing large digital enterprises through policy measures, while ensuring not to throttle the growth of emerging Indian digital enterprises that have the capacity to grow into global players.

Online news generated Rs 1,900 crore in ad revenues in 2023: FICCI EY Report

Other key points highlighted in the report: Over 60 percent of online news consumers come into contact with fake news. There were 456 million digital news consumers in India, of which over 80 percent consumed news on their mobile phones. (Image source: Unsplash)

The report states of the 56 million digital news consumers in India, over 80 percent consumed news on their mobile phones.