MediaNama's roundtable agenda explores how telecom operators use AI to detect spam, the role of TRAI's regulations, the limits of DLT, false positives and cross-sector coordination. Review the agenda and register to attend this invite-only discussion. The post Agenda: Impact of the use of AI in Spam
The new cybersecurity framework mandating vulnerability assessments and disaster recovery drills every 6 months is applicable to all commercial banks except for small finance banks, payment banks & local area banks. The post Lowdown: RBI issues new cybersecurity framework for commercial banks appear
WhatsApp has started testing an age verification prompt for some users in India. While the feature isn't mandatory yet, it appears to be part of Meta's preparations for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The post WhatsApp tests age declaration: What the DPDP Act requires next
Meta is betting on personal AI agents, WhatsApp business tools and massive infrastructure spending as it expands AI across consumer apps, enterprise services and recommendation systems. The post Meta Q2FY26 Earnings Call: Why Meta is betting on and building personal AI agents appeared first on MEDIA
Underlining that safe harbor for AI platforms depend on their nature of service and function, MeitY said the IT Act is "technology-neutral" & applicable to computer resources irrespective of the tech used. The post Parliament question asked if AI platforms get safe harbor. Here’s what MeitY said & w
Apply for MediaNama’s invite-only New Delhi roundtable on August 12, 2026, exploring how AI is reshaping spam, detection, enforcement, fraud, impersonation and communication safety. The post Roundtable Announcement: Impact of AI on Spam, New Delhi, August 12, 2026 #NAMA appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Tamil Nadu has expanded registration disclosures for online gaming firms, requiring details on AI, payments, infrastructure, game design and player protection measures. The post Tamil Nadu tightens online gaming checks for AI, payment methods, and user safety appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
India's finance panel says the Securities Markets Code leaves many cryptocurrencies outside regulation and recommends dedicated legislation. The post Parliamentary finance committee calls for regulatory framework for virtual digital assets appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
PM Modi has announced a Nandan Nilekani-led task force to reform the NTA, strengthen exam security, improve transparency, and recommend structural and technological changes. The post PM Modi ropes in Nandan Nilekani to lead task force on exam reforms appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Reporters at Jantar Mantar protests allege that Delhi Police has deployed vans with CCTV cameras at both ends, capturing protesters and identifying them using facial recognition technology. The post Delhi police use CCTV surveillance for live facial recognition at Jantar Mantar protests appeared fir
Register now for MediaNama's online briefing on July 28, 2026, exploring internet shutdowns, BitChat, facial recognition, and protest surveillance. The post Briefing Call Announcement: Tech and the Cockroach Janata Party Protests, July 28, 2026 #NAMA appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
The MHA's nodal designated authority directed GitHub to take down Bitchat repositories within 3 hours under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000 as the platform can be used to communicate during internet shutdowns. The post GitHub takes down BitChat after Home Ministry order appeared first on MEDIAN
The DoT's new telecom rules cover infrastructure, cloud networks, IXPs and MNP. Here's a detailed breakdown. The post Lowdown: DoT notifies network authorisation rules, bars telecom data from leaving India appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Blinkit is betting on larger dark stores, deeper assortment and supply chain infrastructure, while Eternal says rivals’ discount-led growth is unsustainable and risks profitability. The post 7 key takeaways from Eternal Q1 FY27 earnings call appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
OpenAI said advanced AI models escaped a test sandbox, breached Hugging Face’s systems, accessed its production database, and obtained answers to the ExploitGym cybersecurity benchmark. The post OpenAI says its AI models breached Hugging Face during a cybersecurity test appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Meta has introduced parental supervision tools for Threads, allowing parents to track teen usage, set time limits, and manage privacy settings. The post Meta adds parental controls to Threads nearly three years after launch appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
SEBI has imposed a Rs 1 crore penalty on CDSL for cybersecurity lapses linked to the November 2022 malware attack. The regulator found failures in critical asset classification, vulnerability testing, system monitoring, and disaster recovery, while dropping proceedings against the former CISO and CT
Terming the PIL alleging Delhi Police surveillance on Jantar Mantar protesters as "luxury litigation", the Solicitor General said, "every protest is always recorded" & it's only for "law and order" purpose not snooping. The post Delhi Police says Jantar Mantar protest videography is for law and orde
SCAORA opposes mandatory AI-use disclosures for lawyers, calling them unworkable. It also flags hallucinations, opaque AI systems, weak accountability, and risks to judicial data. The post Supreme Court lawyers’ body opposes mandatory AI disclosure in draft AI regulations appeared first on MEDIANAMA
SEBI has warned regulated entities and listed companies about the "Boss Scam", in which fraudsters impersonate senior executives using deepfakes, voice cloning and malware to authorise fund transfers. The post SEBI warns of AI impersonation scams with fraudsters posing as company CXOs appeared first