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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella “plays 4D chess” says Unacademy’s Gaurav Munjal reacting to OpenAI-Sam Altman saga

Think of GPT models that generate text based on words. Sora does something similar, but with images and videos. It breaks down videos into smaller pieces called patches. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Microsoft is OpenAI’s biggest investor, betting over $13 billion dollars so far on the ChatGPT developer.

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.”

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.

Simply Speaking: The Algorithmic Accord – AI, youth, and the new global paradigm

The landmark political agreement makes the EU the first major world power to enact laws governing AI. Trailing the EU in AI regulations are countries such as China, the UK and the US, and major G7 democracies that are also formulating their own AI regulations. (Representative Image: Igor Omilaev via Unsplash)

With its tech-savvy population and robust digital infrastructure, India stands at an intriguing crossroads. The nation’s commitment to digital growth, exemplified by initiatives like ‘Digital India’, has catalysed its emergence as a crucible for AI development and application.

Proposed broadcasting Bill sparks concerns over creative freedom, content impact on OTT

Regional OTT content volumes exceeded Hindi language content in 2023 for the first time. (Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

Media experts argue that the recommendations of the draft Broadcasting Services Bill may lead to content cuts and pricing changes and hinder the independence of OTT platforms, impacting both creators and consumers.

July-Sept quarter records de-growth of 4 percent in TV ad volumes: TAM

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’.

Even with the degrowth compared to same quarter last fiscal, 185 plus categories registered a surge.

MIB’s Apurva Chandra said TRP gains from violence is not ideal TV content: Exclusive

Crime and such explicit content is good for TRP but it is not ideal for TV channels to show them. However, it's for the channels to decide what they want to show.

In the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, a content evaluation committee has been introduced for cable broadcasting network operators, satellite broadcasting network operators and IPTV.

MIB’s Apurva Chandra: Ministry engaged in discussions with news publishers and intermediaries for revenue-share issue

“Solutions implemented in countries like Australia, the EU, and Canada have been considered, and similar discussions are underway in our context,” said Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in an exclusive conversation with Storyboard18.

Digital news publishers in India are looking forward to similar models like that of Australia or Canada where stakeholders get fair revenue share from Big Tech.

China will be at the forefront of AI, says Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai

This response was given to a post by popular American YouTuber Marques Brownlee on X. He stated, "Very curious to see, I normally do 1x for things I enjoy and/or need to process deeply but otherwise do go faster". (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Executives from Microsoft Corp., Citigroup Inc., Tesla Inc. and other large multinationals are meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Asian leaders, as well as US President Joe Biden.