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'Kalki 2898 AD' box office Day 4: Prabhas-Deepika Padukone starrer surpasses Rs 500 crore worldwide in debut weekend
'Kalki 2898 AD', directed by Nag Ashwin and starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, has made waves globally by crossing the Rs 500 crore mark within its opening weekend. The sci-fi epic garnered praise for its stunning visuals and compelling storyline, dominating both Indian and international box offices. With a strong debut, the film is set to redefine cinematic success with its projected earnings surpassing Rs 800 crore.
Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
Perplexity AI, an AI startup, is under Amazon's review for scraping content. The company faces allegations of plagiarism and generating fake quotes. The CEO defended the practices, emphasizing proper source crediting. Perplexity AI's use of AWS servers is also under scrutiny.
Q1 performance for PVR to be quite muted for FY25: Karan Taurani
I think everything sits perfectly well for Kalki. So, the opening definitely is blockbuster. I think the trade and the checks are indicating that the response to this movie so far has been mixed. It is not completely positive or completely negative.
Stand up to breaking news
AI summaries, including Google's feature, pose some key challenges for society and news publishers. For starters, they have issues with accuracy. Unlike Wikipedia, they don't have human oversight or verification, and can pick up unreliable or unverified information from articles as facts. A user who doesn't know better, or can't easily spot issues, may accept it as news.
Dubai launches long-term Dubai Gaming Visa for gamers,content creators & developers
Dubai has introduced a Dubai Gaming Visa as part of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, aiming to establish itself as a global gaming hub by attracting international talent, fostering local expertise, creating jobs, and promoting innovation in the gaming industry, offering long-term residency and career opportunities. Apply following eligibility criteria.
How Google and Meta's Ad transparency reports reveal—and conceal—political Ad spend
Despite abundant data, Google and Meta’s ad transparency reports often obscure more than they reveal. While intended to enhance transparency, critics argue they create an illusion of openness, complicating the analysis of political ads and raising concerns about content moderation.
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'The Substance': Reviews, trailer, cast and all about the Demi Moore starrer body-horror flick
'The Substance', an excellent Demi Moore body-horror film had its world premiere at the Grand Lumiere and received a standing ovation for nine minutes, according to latest reports.
E-commerce firms back government's proposal to make anti-fake review rules mandatory
Major e-commerce companies in India, including Amazon and Flipkart, support the IS 19000:2022 standard to combat fake reviews through a Quality Control Order, focusing on trustworthiness, consumer complaints, responsibilities of authors, and the enforceability of standards.
Govt plans to make anti-fake review rules mandatory for e-commerce firms
The government issued the new quality norms for e-tailers a year ago, prohibiting them from publishing paid reviews and demanding disclosure of such promotional content.
'Manjummel Boys' OTT review: Netizens label Malayalam blockbuster as 'Must Watch'; where to watch
'Manjummel Boys' has made a significant impact on both the big screen and OTT platform. Its recent debut on Disney+ Hotstar has garnered praise from viewers online. The film's exploration of friendship and captivating narrative have resonated with audiences, making it a standout Malayalam superhit. Netizens' reviews reflect the film's success and emotional depth
Education Ministry asks NCERT to review, update textbooks on yearly basis
The Ministry of Education has instructed the NCERT to review and update its textbooks annually to ensure they remain current in the rapidly evolving world. While there's no official mandate regarding the frequency of updates, the move aims to keep pace with changing educational needs. The NCERT is currently developing textbooks based on the New Curriculum Framework announced last year, with plans to complete the process for all classes by 2026.
How to review your mutual fund investments periodically
Compare each mutual fund’s performance against relevant benchmarks like market indices or peer group averages. Assess the risk and volatility of each mutual fund in your portfolio. Stay updated about any changes in the fund manager or investment team overseeing mutual fund schemes.
Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn
The board, which is funded by the social media giant but operates independently from it, will use the two examples to assess the overall effectiveness of Meta's policies and enforcement practices around pornographic fakes created using artificial intelligence, it said in a blog post.
UK criminalises creation of 'deepfake' images without consent
Deepfake refers to images and videos made to look hyper-realistic, with the victim usually unaware and unable to give their consent. Under the new offence, those who create such images without consent face a criminal record and an unlimited fine. If the deepfake content is then shared more widely, offenders could be sent to jail.
Social commerce set to scale, but concern of authenticity looms large: Industry
The coming together of e-commerce and social media to create a new business channel, social commerce is increasingly gaining traction in the retail space. Consumers discover and purchase goods and services directly through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube among others.
Social commerce set to scale, but concern of authenticity looms large: Industry
Social commerce's rapid growth by 2030 combines e-commerce and social media, focusing on affordable products. Trust and authenticity are vital as social commerce gains popularity, especially post-COVID-19, impacting consumer behavior and brand reputation.
Meta overhauls rules on deepfakes, other altered media
The social media giant will start applying "Made with AI" labels in May to AI-generated videos, images and audio posted on its platforms, expanding a policy that previously addressed only a narrow slice of doctored videos, Vice President of Content Policy Monika Bickert said in a blog post.
Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May
Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling AI-generated media beginning in May, as it tries to reassure users and governments over the risks of deepfakes. - Biden deepfakes - Meta said its rollout will occur in two phases with AI-generated content labeling beginning in May 2024, while the removal of manipulated media solely based on the old policy will cease in July.
A bone of contention between DMK and AIADMK, Katchatheecvu takes centre stage ahead of LS polls
The uninhabited island was ceded in 1974 when the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi accepted Katchatheevu as Sri Lankan area under the Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime agreement with her counterpart Srimavo Bandaranaike, aimed at resolving the maritime boundaries in the Palk Strait.
Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content
Launched in 2019, the News tab curated headlines from national and international news organisations, as well as smaller, local publications. Meta says users will still be able to view links to news articles, and news organisations will still be able to post and promote their stories and websites, as any other individual or organisation can on Facebook.
Not theatrics, meaningful content to drive fortunes of film industry
According to the latest Ficci-EY media and entertainment report, footfalls in theatres (single screens and multiplexes) have fallen by 9% to 900 million in 2023 from 994 million in 2022. But, gross box-office collections (before tax) of single screens and multiplexes expanded 15.3% and 13.7%, respectively.
Tata Motors wants EV sops extended; Peak XV's new fund
Tata Motors, which dominates the local EV market with a share of more than 70%, wants New Delhi to help replicate an enabling environment similar to the one in China that has pledged to support adoption of electric vehicles until unit sales touched at least a fifth of all new cars sold.
Trai paper on National Broadcasting Policy Soon: Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to issue consultation paper on the National Broadcasting Policy (NBP). Ministry seeks Trai's recommendations on the policy. Trai chairman addresses industry requirements in fireside chat and promotes orderly growth of the industry with removal of entry barriers.
Facebook owner Meta angers Australia with plan to stop paying for news content
Meta Platforms refuses to pay Australian news publishers, leading to a battle with Canberra. Prime Minister Albanese criticizes the unfairness. Rod Sims worries about journalism quality. News Corp Australasia and Nine Entertainment condemn Meta's decision. Indonesia plans to make tech firms pay for news.
Draft Canada law would force social media companies to quickly remove harmful content
The bill says major social media companies must quickly remove content that sexually victimizes a child as well as intimate content communicated without consent. In both cases, the content would have to be removed within 24 hours, subject to an oversight and review process.
Indian passenger vehicle industry engages numerous social media influencers to accelerate sales
The strategy seems to be working just fine: most automakers have been able to sell cars to an increasingly informed set of buyers – who seemed to know pretty much everything about a vehicle before even stepping into a showroom.
Meta's Oversight Board includes Threads under its purview
The board said, in addition to the 130 million people using Threads, Meta will also be able to refer cases about content on the social media platform. Board members will examine Meta's content decisions based on Instagram's community guidelines, which also apply to Threads.
Multiverse of food-fluencers: Too many influencers mean the money pot is stirring only for some
In the throes of pandemic and amid extended lockdowns, even those less inclined towards cooking had started looking up food recipes online, widening the audience base of many culinary content creators. When Instagram launched Reels, it led to an unprecedented reach, paving the way for ‘foodfluencers’ to attain remarkable follower counts.
Govt content review proposal worries broadcasters, OTT companies
Concerns loom over TV broadcasters and streaming platforms as they grapple with the potential ramifications of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's (MIB) proposed legislation. This directive would mandate content certification by an evaluation committee prior to its broadcast, sparking debates about the implications on creative freedom.
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