regulation
The rapid adoption of AI requires the development of Responsible AI systems—those that ensure security, respect privacy, and operate transparently, say experts
Shantanu David Sep 6, 2024 9:13 AM
Industry leaders express concerns over Broadcast Bill exempting DD FreeDish from the encryption mandate that can undermine efforts to combat piracy and maintain industry standards
Aditi Gupta Aug 12, 2024 8:47 AM
This fine is for not conforming with standards specified by the central government regarding interference or equipment usage
Sonam Saini Aug 5, 2024 9:04 AM
While the revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill incorporates some industry feedback, it still has significant ambiguities, say sector experts
Aditi Gupta Aug 2, 2024 9:10 AM
The Bill proposes every broadcaster to appoint a grievance redressal officer to receive and hear complaints in contravention of the Programme Code and the Advertisement Code
e4m Staff Aug 1, 2024 12:29 PM
The revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 also introduces a broader regulatory framework for digital news, encompassing individual content creators
Tasmayee Laha Roy and Sonam Saini Aug 1, 2024 8:54 AM
The letter, addressed to I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, alleges that the consultation process excludes key public stakeholders, including digital media content creators and the general public
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2024 9:06 AM
DIGIPUB News India Foundation has asked for a copy of the Broadcast Regulation Bill from the MIB, saying that the bill was circulated to select news media organizations and not to all stakeholders
e4m Staff Jul 30, 2024 8:40 AM
The new Bill strengthens self-regulation and also introduces contemporary definitions & provisions for emerging technologies
e4m Staff Nov 11, 2023 8:39 AM
The court said it wants to ‘tighten up’ the self-regulatory mechanism
e4m Staff Sep 18, 2023 3:26 PM
The bench said ‘self-regulation’ has proved ineffective for TV channels
exchange4media Staff Aug 14, 2023 1:42 PM
Industry players are clear that offensive and violent forms of generative AI should be fully controlled with regulations in place to ensure transparent data practices
Shantanu David Jun 1, 2023 8:31 AM
TechTalk: This is the first of a two-part series that explores what advertisers and agencies want from upcoming regulations on Generative AI
Shantanu David May 29, 2023 8:14 AM
TRAI is currently conduction a study on licensing OTT content and will be releasing consultation papers for the same
exchange4media Staff May 18, 2023 11:26 AM
In this edition of TechTalk, experts talk about how challenging regulating AI can be, the ways in which regulation can work and how to ensure a balance of possibilities and risks
Nilanjana Basu Apr 19, 2023 8:31 AM
Stakeholders welcome the Centre’s proposals, say this will help in establishing a sustainable industry while promoting responsible gaming
Shantanu David Jan 4, 2023 8:22 AM
This is the first time that the digital media in India will have regulations
exchange4media Staff Jul 15, 2022 3:53 PM
Senior industry experts say some channels continue to show objectionable content and so the MIB should consider taking more stringent steps such as penalties
Sonam Saini May 4, 2022 9:00 AM
Thakur also spoke on the schemes of the government for the production, promotion, and preservation of film content
exchange4media Staff Feb 4, 2022 8:26 AM
Broadcasters, MSOs, DTH operators, and others have urged TRAI to adopt light-touch regulation on the issue of market dominance in the cable TV business as a stiff competition is already in existence
Javed Farooqui Dec 30, 2021 9:02 AM
According to TRAI, the IA regulations are aimed to formulate the contours of a reporting system for the service providers
Javed Farooqui Dec 9, 2021 9:06 AM
The company, however, assured users that their Yahoo accounts, e-mail, and search experiences will not be affected in any manner
exchange4media Staff Aug 27, 2021 8:19 AM
More than 500 digital news publishers and OTT platforms had furnished the requisite information under Rule 18 of the Information Technology Rules, 2021
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jun 14, 2021 9:20 AM
Experts say that while IBF may be better placed than IAMAI to settle complaints, whoever evolves strongly will ultimately have an edge in attracting new platforms
Javed Farooqui Jun 7, 2021 8:14 AM
Ambiguity regarding IT rules and FDI cap on digital news has prompted OTT platforms to play it safe by discontinuing live news services
Javed Farooqui Jun 1, 2021 8:45 AM
Set up by the European Advertising Standards Alliance in 2008, ICAS is a global platform of self-regulatory organisations
exchange4media Staff May 12, 2021 11:43 AM
Film personalities like Ekta Kapoor, Priyadarshan, and Vikram Bhatt have said that creative freedom comes with responsibility
exchange4media Staff Feb 26, 2021 1:09 PM
As per new guidelines, platforms will have to implement parental locks for content classified as U/A 13+ or higher, and reliable age verification mechanisms for content classified as 'A'
exchange4media Staff Feb 26, 2021 7:59 AM
Digital media platforms have no monitoring mechanism like TV news media or print media, which is why the govt felt that there must be a level playing field, said I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar
exchange4media Staff Feb 25, 2021 4:07 PM
'OTT streaming platform members of IAMAI were dismayed reading some media stating that the government intends to notify guidelines for OTT streaming platforms shortly'
exchange4media Staff Feb 24, 2021 6:55 PM
The apex court has sought to know about the action being taken by the government and asked the Centre to file a response in six weeks
exchange4media Staff Feb 16, 2021 3:44 PM
Javadekar stated that the government has received several grievances/complaints regarding the content of programmes on OTT platforms
Javed Farooqui Feb 15, 2021 8:13 AM
The all-inclusive 'Implementation Toolkit' will assist signatories in a seamless transition to self-regulation and guide them on various dimensions
exchange4media Staff Feb 11, 2021 2:00 PM
According to a media report, the code has been endorsed by 17 OTT platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, and Voot
exchange4media Staff Feb 11, 2021 12:17 PM
Replying to a Zero Hour mention in Rajya Sabha, Javadekar said a lot of suggestions and complaints on the regulation of OTTs have been received
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2021 5:35 PM
In September 2020, the MIB had rejected the previous self-regulatory model proposed by 15 OTT platforms
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2021 2:00 PM
Also, I&B ministry has released a standard operating procedure for cinema halls and theatres on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19
exchange4media Staff Feb 1, 2021 8:26 AM
According to reports, scenes featuring Zeeshan Ayyub as a college student playing a Hindu deity and Tigmanshu Dhulia's PM character insulting a Dalit person have been removed
exchange4media Staff Jan 21, 2021 11:53 AM
Following the uproar over the web series, experts weigh in on the next course of action for OTT players with respect to self-regulation
Javed Farooqui Jan 20, 2021 9:01 AM
Led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, the committee had met on Wednesday to review the functioning of the CBFC
exchange4media Staff Jan 14, 2021 11:16 AM
Experts weigh in on the decree to bring OTT content under MIB’s ambit – some alleging censorship while others supporting government oversight
Javed Farooqui Dec 22, 2020 8:16 AM
According to Tarun Katial, the ‘implementation code’ flows from the self-regulatory code
exchange4media Staff Dec 4, 2020 9:13 AM
While some industry leaders laud the move saying that self-regulation in advertising is a myth, others feel that the blame for promoting 'obscenity' on television shouldn't be borne by TV ads alone
Misbaah Mansuri Nov 30, 2020 8:13 AM
The body has invited comments from stakeholders on the exposure draft by November 10
exchange4media Staff Oct 26, 2020 11:30 AM
The Code has been adopted by 15 Online Curated Content Providers in India
exchange4media Staff Sep 5, 2020 1:44 PM
Guest Column: Citing facts from Koan Advisory's latest report, communication expert Farah Bookwala Vhora writes how regulatory burden is weighing down India’s Rs 79,000-cr broadcasting industry
Farah Bookwala Vhora Aug 25, 2020 8:41 AM
The Committee raised questions about the 'political messaging' of a one-page ad placed on 16 July 2020
exchange4media Staff Jul 21, 2020 7:33 AM
The commerce and industry minister has said OTT content should be in tune with the 'cultural and traditional ethos' of the country
exchange4media Staff Jul 13, 2020 11:40 AM
I&B ministry Amit Khare has said that content being streamed on digital platforms would fall under the IT ministry and so there was a need for convergence of ministries
exchange4media Staff Jul 8, 2020 10:45 AM
