Watch the video recording of our discussion on App Bans, Network Fees and OTT regulation, held in Delhi on August 10.
We had a great lineup of speakers and some brilliant conversations, with over 90 people attending the event offline.
Open Letter From Start-Ups Warning Of Overregulation Of Internet Services In The TRAI Consultation Paper
The letter argues against Over-the-Top services (OTTs) being subject to the same or similar regulatory framework as telecommunications service providers (“TSPs”).
What’s the news: SaveTheInternet campaign – that in 2015 asked the government to support net neutrality – has released a joint letter from Indian startups to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regarding its recent consultation paper on the regulation and selective banning of OTT services. The open letter cautions against the “overregulation of internet services” described as Over-The-Top (“OTT”) services alleging that it has “discriminatory consequences.”………..conti
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Stability AI Launches Text-To-Audio AI Generator As Copyright Concerns Loom
Stability AI is popular for its widely used text-to-image generator Stable Diffusion, but the company faces a lawsuit filed by a group of artists for copyright infringement.
Organisations Must Prove Legitimate Interest When Processing User Data: Irish DPC
The Irish Data Protection Commission instructed Airbnb Ireland UC on July 20 to review its internal policies, in lieu of violations to sections of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), while looking at a data protection rights request.
US Lawmakers Discuss ‘Safe Innovation’ And Regulation At AI Insight Forum With Tech Majors
Opening remarks emphasised setting the foundation for a bipartisan AI policy and ensuring ‘SAFE innovation’ when it comes to working with artificial intelligence.
Video: All You Need To Know About US Govt’s Antitrust Case Against Google
Google is currently fighting a lawsuit filed by the US government against its anti-competitive and monopolistic practices in the search engine and digital advertising markets.
GSMA, COAI And ISPAI Urge For OTT Regulation: Responses To TRAI’s Consultation On OTT Regulation
What do cellular operators and internet service provider associations think of TRAI’s consultation on regulation of OTT communication services? Here’s a round-up of key points they made in their submissions.
WhatsApp Launches Telegram-Like Channels Feature
WhatsApp Channels will be a one-way communication method, where admins will broadcast messages, but followers will not be able to reply to them.
What to read elsewhere:
Meta May Allow Instagram and Facebook Users in Europe to Pay to Avoid Ads
India In Talks With New Zealand To Introduce UPI In The Island Country
ASCI launches academy to promote responsible advertising
Meta rejects recommendation to suspend former Cambodian Prime Minister
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