DIGITAL MEDIA ETHICS CODE
Australia is pushing big tech to 'protect kids from porn'. What can they actually do?
Tech platforms are urged to implement integrated safety features like content scanning and app blocking on smartphones to protect children online. The focus is on enhancing child safety without compromising user privacy, highlighting the need for effective content classifiers in online protection measures.
NITI Aayog calls for policy and legal reforms to regulate use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in India
In a report, prepared by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy on behalf of the Aayog, it had proposed imposing liability and the extent of liability arising from any harms or damages caused by the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) system. Besides, the Aayog has suggested a need for an ethical committee to address issues pertaining to transparency, accountability, and biases emanating from the use of such systems in India.
NBDA brings digital news under its self-regulatory body's purview
The regulation defines digital news media as digitised news content that can be transmitted over the internet or computer networks and includes content received, stored, transmitted, edited, or processed by a digital publisher. Digital news platforms have been defined as platforms that facilitate the transmission of digitised news content over the internet or computer networks, including social networking sites or social media.
Hamara gaon, hamara digital push
While smartphone adoption among low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities is growing, usage is limited to social media and messaging apps. This indicates that critical challenges continue to hinder the use of digital payments for close to 1 bn LMI people, especially women and people from marginalised communities.
Madras HC delivers shot in the arm for online pharmacies
In a shot in the arm for epharmacies, the Madras High Court overturned a previous ruling by a single-judge bench restricting online platforms like Tata 1mg, PharmEasy, Netmeds, and Practo from engaging in the digital trade of medicines.
‘Kingmaker’ Nitish Kumar, ‘Hot’ Rahul Gandhi: Memes cast a vote for polls
Saumya Sahni, a 27-year-old content creator and comic, relies on memes for her knowledge of the Lok Sabha election results, finding humor essential for digesting information. Memes on social media platforms, especially Instagram, have been a popular medium for expressing sentiments about the election results, often using humor and sarcasm to convey social, political, or cultural commentary. However, while memes are effective in engaging audiences and spreading awareness, there is a need for better attribution practices to credit original creators.
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Australia should force Meta to pay for news, News Corp executive says
Meta could block news reposting if Australia enforces the 2021 law, similar to actions taken in Canada. Academics note increased misinformation spread in Canada since 2023 due to similar laws and reduced news promotion by Meta.
Beware! Misleading ad-game tricking Indians rather than offering ‘Umeedo Wali Dhoop’?
Advertisements have left a lasting impact over the years, from Amul's iconic "Utterly Butterly Delicious" to Cadbury's memorable ads. However, misleading claims in ads, especially in the digital space, are increasing. ASCI found that 81% of the 8,299 ads evaluated in 2023-24 were misleading. Social media influencers often promote products without proper regulation. Technological advancements and ethical guidelines are needed to ensure transparency and authenticity in advertising, to maintain consumer trust and loyalty.
Mumbai man loses Rs 1.07 crore in trading scam; Here's how Indians lost Rs 1,750 cr in just four months
A 48-year-old man from Navi Mumbai lost Rs 1.07 crore in a share trading scam, highlighting a broader surge in cybercrime in India. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) reported 20,043 trading scam cases amounting to Rs 14,204.83 crore between January and April 2024. Fraudsters often use call spoofing and impersonate officials to deceive victims. The government has responded by freezing bank accounts and blocking SIM cards to protect potential victims.
81% of ad violations were on account of misleading claims in FY24: ASCI
ASCI examined 10,093 complaints and investigated 8299 advertisements. The majority of violations were on account of misleading claims at 81%, followed by ads that promoted harmful situations or products at 34% (the same ad can be processed for multiple objections).
Multitasking with shopping: Bengaluru techie's photo attending office meeting while buying sandals goes viral
Bengaluru's "peak Bengaluru moment" trend showcases the city's quirky charm through social media, where users share odd occurrences. A recent viral image depicted a woman multitasking by attending a team meeting while shoe shopping. While some found humor, others criticized it, reigniting debates on work-life balance. Similar instances highlight blurred work boundaries, prompting discussions on responsible practices in the digital age.
Cards vs UPI; Byju’s advisory council dissolved
Happy Monday! UPI's ease of use is driving a shift to cashless payments, leaving debit cards behind. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Out of school, into startups: Young founders are on the rise, ready to even pause studies to chase their entrepreneurial dreams
In 2023, Ayush Pathak and Aryan Sharma founded Induced, assisting businesses in automating workflows with AI. Apoorv Singh launched Connect AI with Asta. Himanshu Rajpurohit's startup, Strangify, provides corporate mental health solutions. Dyumna Madan's ProjectClay helps students find career paths.
Digital India sparks rush for new-age software engineers
Demand for software engineers trained in emerging technologies is rising, creating 9-10 lakh additional jobs in the next 18 months. The surge is fueled by advancing technology and digital adoption, leading to fresh opportunities in AI and related fields like AI specialists and data scientists. GenAI is enabling non-technical employees to become citizen developers.
AI adoption in key Indian sectors touches 48% in FY24
A Teamlease Digital study revealed high AI adoption in pharma and healthcare (52%), followed by FMCG and retail (43%). Manufacturing (28%) lagged behind, while infrastructure & transport (20-22%) and media & entertainment (10-12%) saw the least adoption.
TCS employee says he got suspended for reporting security breach in viral social media post
A TCS employee faced suspension after reporting a security incident involving the use of personal laptops and shared login credentials, actions against TCS policy. Despite whistleblower protection policies, the employee claimed lack of support from HR or managers due to strained relations. Reddit users advised escalating the issue within the Tata group and using social media to raise awareness.
The rise of Airchat & growing debate over navigating Internet with voice: can it gain momentum?
Voice input technology faces challenges despite widespread adoption in internet products. Smart speaker shipments decline, while the voice recognition market is poised for significant growth. Users with visual disabilities encounter accuracy issues with voice commands.
Talent AI-volution: Can AI adoption dent India's tech edge?
India is the tech powerhouse of the world, known for its engineering prowess. But can the widespread adoption of AI, which will lead to significant automation, dent India’s talent edge? Annapurna Roy and Beena Parmar report.
Press Freedom in China: Local authorities stifle state-run CCTV
Last month China Central Television (CCTV) following an incident outlined the role of journalists and their relationship to the public — and what rights they should and do have.
Supreme Court puts on hold govt's fact-check unit notification
The stay will remain in place till the Bombay High Court finally decides the constitution validity of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules 2023, the top court said.
Is ONDC’s gamble paying off?
The ambitious project has gained visible traction through the past year. But what are the challenges that must be addressed before it truly democratises web commerce?
M&E sector has growth, employment intensity embedded in it: I&B secretary Sanjay Jaju
India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) secretary, Sanjay Jaju, highlighted the growth and employment intensity of the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector during a special address at FICCI Frames 2024. Jaju highlighted the rapid shifts in the M&E sector due to the availability of online media content, with 90 crore internet users, 60 crore smartphones, and 4 crore connected TVs.
Notice issued to social media firms to remove child sex abuse material: IT MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to Rajya Sabha said that the social media platforms have been informed that existing rules cast obligations on the intermediaries, including social media firms, to observe due diligence and if they fail to observe such due diligence, they shall no longer be exempt from their liability under law for third-party information hosted by them.
Broadcasting regulation bill and its impact on content world
The Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023, which has been put up for public consultation by the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB), has major ramifications for the broadcasting sector since the government is looking to bring diverse platforms and technologies under a single regulatory framework.
Don't make 'cure' of fake news a disease
Fake news is dangerous, and governments must brace themselves for the interplay of fake news and AI-related technologies. But here's the critical question: while tackling fake news at the source and distribution ends is important, should governments get involved in fact-checking?
Government defends fact-check, says false information can intensify conflict
In response to a petition by stand-up comic Kunal Kamra against the constitution of a government-run fact-checking unit, it pointed to emerging tech like AI and sophisticated tools that have potential to create deep fakes.
Bombay HC seeks Centre's affidavit on plea challenging IT rules amendment
On April 6, the Union government promulgated certain amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Withdraw ‘draconian’ amendments to IT Rules: Editors Guild tells govt
The Editors Guild of India said that it is "deeply disturbed" by the move and has sought its withdrawal.
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