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Explained: Why OTT content is under scanner

High-profile data breaches and privacy scandals have eroded confidence in online platforms and advertising practices.

Over The Top (OTT) platforms have been given 15 days or two weeks’ time to contemplate the information & broadcasting ministry’s proposal of forming a committee or an additional “layer“ that would review scripts before a show or series is commissioned or goes under production.

Subhash Chandra wants to buy Dish TV shares worth Rs 1,500 cr, legal experts ask how

CNBC-TV18 has learnt that as part of the agreement, Essel Group entities have committed to repaying Rs 1,500 crore within a span of seven months to JC Flowers. The terms of the settlement dictate that 15 percent of this amount would be repaid within the first 30 days, with the remaining 85 percent to be paid over the following six months, the sources said. (Image sourced from ZEE website)

The Essel Group Chairman is reportedly in talks with JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction Co to buy its 28.2% stake in the satellite TV operator. However, with Chandra still to repay creditors of Essel Group, legal experts say he will find it difficult to raise the money.

Publicis Groupe’s Arthur Sadoun, “We continue to outperform the market on organic growth”

Earlier this year, WPP, Publicis Groupe's rival ad network, partnered with NVIDIA to build generative AI-enabled a content engine for its digital advertising services. (Imaged sourced via Publicis Website)

The French advertising network recorded 7.1 percent organic growth for H1.

TRAI issues recommendations on AI; states urgent need for regulatory framework

The Government may take appropriate measures to provide relief to the FM radio operators to address challenges posed due to COVID-19 pandemic. (Representative image by Rod Long via Unsplash)

TRAI releases recommendations on AI and bats for the urgent need for a risk-based framework for the regulation of AI use cases.

Dominos India launches cheapest pizza in the world to battle inflation

Of the QSR/ fast food chains that they have heard of, McDonald’s and Domino’s top the rankings, with almost half (46 percent) choosing them as their favourite brands. KFC comes in next (42 percent), followed by Pizza Hut and Burger King (27 percent and 24 percent, respectively). (Representative Image by Vit Ch via Unsplash)

As part of Dominos’ cost-cutting plan, all lids have been removed from the boxes of the pizzas sold in-store. This has contributed significantly in saving packaging costs.

OTTs under MIB scanner: Now trailers, ads, promos must carry age classification

The White Paper also encapsulates insights on this complex issue, gathered from a cross-section of businesses across sectors including organizations such as HUL, Google, Dream11, Pepsico, MakeMyTrip, White Rivers Media, Pidilite, UB and Leadsquared.

Earlier this week, Anurag Thakur chaired a meeting with OTT players reminding them to prevent vulgarity and abuse under the guise of creative expression.

Lionsgate Play unveils a revamped brand identity across South Asian markets

Aligned with its refreshed identity, Lionsgate Play will continue strengthening its connection with the viewers and offering a seamless entertainment experience that they can trust. (Representational image via Unsplash)

Along with its revamped identity, Lionsgate Play will also focus on bringing forth an advanced user interface

Drive-in theatres with car stereo synced audio could soon become a reality in India

The integration of Storytel's library into the Kuku FM platform is already underway and is expected to be completed within the next quarter, with audio content set to be available as early as the 1st week of March. (Representational image by Alexey Ruban via Unsplash)

The regulatory body initiated an open consultation in April on PVR’s proposal to provide drive-in theatre services utilising small-range FM broadcasting. However, certain media companies oppose this initiative, and expressed concerns that it could adversely impact smaller FM channels in the region.

After OpenAI, Bard, consumers may get to use a new gen AI chatbot, Apple GPT

"The feeling of working with people who bring out the best in you is incredible; fundamentally, we all believe one plus one equals three, i.e., your idea plus my idea is better than the individual ideas on their own," Cook said. (Image via Twitter - @appleinsider)

According to a report from Bloomberg, the tech giant Apple is yet to determine a strategy for releasing the technology to consumers, but is reportedly aiming to make a significant AI-related announcement next year.

OTT players given 2 weeks to respond to government’s proposal of regulating content

Speaking about the Bill Union Minister Anurag Thakur has said that piracy causes a loss of over twenty thousand crore rupees to the film and entertainment industry every year. Years worth of effort that goes into making a film is laid waste by piracy. To act against this menace the Government passed this Act, a move which was widely welcomed by the industry.

Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said OTT platforms should be sensitive to India’s cultural diversity, they must also reflect the collective conscience of the country and provide a healthy viewing experience for people of all age groups.