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‘Asymmetries’ between digital publishers and big tech a concern, says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
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‘Asymmetries’ between digital publishers and big tech a concern, says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

[ad_1] Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that ‘asymmetries' exist between digital publishers and big tech platforms. Speaking at the DNPA Conclave & Awards 2024 held in New Delhi on Tuesday, the minister highlighted concerns over ad-tech monopolies and the revenue-sharing model between those who create content and those who help monetize it.On monopoliesTalking about the ad-tech monopolies, Chandrasekhar said, “We are concerned about the deep asymmetry between those who create content and those who help them to monetise it. From a policymaking point of view, we want the internet to be open, and we certainly do not want monetisation on the internet to be in the purview of or to be controlled by just one, two, or three companies.” The Uni...
IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar talks AI, deepfakes and India’s digital growth at DNPA event
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IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar talks AI, deepfakes and India’s digital growth at DNPA event

[ad_1] At the DNPA Conclave & Awards 2024 held in New Delhi on Tuesday, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar talked about India's digital transformation in the last 10 years, as well as the country being the pioneer in addressing deepfakes and fake news, issues which later attained global attention. Chandrasekhar also highlighted the need for governance in this era of artificial intelligence (AI).Rajeev Chandrasekhar at DNPA Concalve 2024Deepfakes have increasingly become a major concern, with people falling victim to photos and videos that are edited or manipulated to make anyone say or do anything that they did not do in real life. Last month, Taylor Swift's deepfake photos went viral on X, further raising concern. Talking about India's profi...