The rapid adoption of AI requires the development of Responsible AI systems—those that ensure security, respect privacy, and operate transparently, say experts
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
This fine is for not conforming with standards specified by the central government regarding interference or equipment usage
While the revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill incorporates some industry feedback, it still has significant ambiguities, say sector experts
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
The revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 also introduces a broader regulatory framework for digital news, encompassing individual content creators
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
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
The new Bill strengthens self-regulation and also introduces contemporary definitions & provisions for emerging technologies
The court said it wants to ‘tighten up’ the self-regulatory mechanism
The bench said ‘self-regulation’ has proved ineffective for TV channels
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
TechTalk: This is the first of a two-part series that explores what advertisers and agencies want from upcoming regulations on Generative AI
TRAI is currently conduction a study on licensing OTT content and will be releasing consultation papers for the same
The next hearing in the case is on April 25
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
Stakeholders welcome the Centre’s proposals, say this will help in establishing a sustainable industry while promoting responsible gaming
This is the first time that the digital media in India will have regulations
Senior industry experts say some channels continue to show objectionable content and so the MIB should consider taking more stringent steps such as penalties
Thakur also spoke on the schemes of the government for the production, promotion, and preservation of film content
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
According to TRAI, the IA regulations are aimed to formulate the contours of a reporting system for the service providers
The company, however, assured users that their Yahoo accounts, e-mail, and search experiences will not be affected in any manner
More than 500 digital news publishers and OTT platforms had furnished the requisite information under Rule 18 of the Information Technology Rules, 2021
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
Ambiguity regarding IT rules and FDI cap on digital news has prompted OTT platforms to play it safe by discontinuing live news services
Set up by the European Advertising Standards Alliance in 2008, ICAS is a global platform of self-regulatory organisations
Film personalities like Ekta Kapoor, Priyadarshan, and Vikram Bhatt have said that creative freedom comes with responsibility
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'
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
'OTT streaming platform members of IAMAI were dismayed reading some media stating that the government intends to notify guidelines for OTT streaming platforms shortly'
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
Javadekar stated that the government has received several grievances/complaints regarding the content of programmes on OTT platforms
The all-inclusive 'Implementation Toolkit' will assist signatories in a seamless transition to self-regulation and guide them on various dimensions
According to a media report, the code has been endorsed by 17 OTT platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, and Voot
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
In September 2020, the MIB had rejected the previous self-regulatory model proposed by 15 OTT platforms
Also, I&B ministry has released a standard operating procedure for cinema halls and theatres on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19
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
Following the uproar over the web series, experts weigh in on the next course of action for OTT players with respect to self-regulation
Led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, the committee had met on Wednesday to review the functioning of the CBFC
Experts weigh in on the decree to bring OTT content under MIB’s ambit – some alleging censorship while others supporting government oversight
According to Tarun Katial, the ‘implementation code’ flows from the self-regulatory code
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
The body has invited comments from stakeholders on the exposure draft by November 10
The Code has been adopted by 15 Online Curated Content Providers in India
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
The Committee raised questions about the 'political messaging' of a one-page ad placed on 16 July 2020
The commerce and industry minister has said OTT content should be in tune with the 'cultural and traditional ethos' of the country
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