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    Age-checking technology gains ground as governments tighten child online safety laws

    • 11.03.2026
    • Storyboard18

    Governments enforce stricter age-verification for digital platforms to protect children. Australia's social media ban for teens inspires similar measures in Europe, Brazil, and the US.

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    YouTube introduces translated thumbnails to boost global video discovery

    • 11.03.2026
    • Storyboard18

    When viewers open YouTube, the platform will automatically display the thumbnail that matches the language settings of their device or YouTube account, where a localized version is available.

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    After BARC, TAM to provide cross media measurement

    • 11.03.2026
    • Storyboard18

    As sports viewership increasingly spreads across multiple screens and streaming environments, advertisers and rights holders require credible intelligence that captures brand presence across the evolving media landscape.

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    India eases FDI rules for China: Could TikTok return and disrupt the short-video economy again?

    • 11.03.2026
    • Storyboard18

    India’s decision to ease foreign investment rules for neighbouring countries has reignited speculation about TikTok’s return and its potential impact on Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and the creator economy.

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    DigitalThe creative cull: how AI is coming for the marketers, ad men and researchers

    • 11.03.2026
    • Indian Television

    Robots aren’t taking over yet, but the writing may already be on the wall for some of the US’ most glamorous white-collar jobs.

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    125,000+ creators monetising content via Amazon India influencer plan

    • 11.03.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    More than 125,000 creators in India are now earning income through the Amazon Influencer Programme and related creator initiatives, as content-led commerce gains traction across the country, according to information released by Amazon India yesterday.

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    TRAI issues new audit manual for digital TV distribution systems

    • 11.03.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday issued the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for auditing digital television distribution platforms in the country.

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    SC agrees to hear Centre’s plea against Bombay HC order striking down IT Rules amendment

    • 11.03.2026
    • BestMediaInfo

    Top court issues notice to petitioners, refuses to stay the 2024 verdict that had declared the amended rule unconstitutional

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    UK MPs reject Australia-like social media ban for under-16s, seek flexible powers – details here

    • 11.03.2026
    • Mint

    UK MPs rejected a proposed ban on social media for under-16s, despite the House of Lords’ earlier support. Conservatives called it an “emergency,” while critics warned a total ban could push teens online unsafely. The government will explore flexible rules and age-based restrictions instead.

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    Vaishnaw: Creator economy offers citizens a democratic platform

    • 11.03.2026
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted the growing significance of the creator economy, saying it provides a “democratic platform” for citizens to showcase India’s diverse culture and creativity while opening new opportunities for young talent in the digital era.

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