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    ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits $700 Million at Domestic Box Office, One of Seven Movies to Ever Reach the Milestone

    • 13.08.2026
    • Variety

    “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has surpassed $700 million in domestic ticket sales, becoming the fastest film to notch the box office benchmark.

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    WhatsApp tests on-device scam detection as India pushes OTT apps into spam rules

    • 13.08.2026
    • Medianama

    Meta released an early technical overview of Scam Alert, an optional on-device tool that flags likely scam messages on WhatsApp, on August 12.

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    ‘No movement’ in the monetisation of YouTube Shorts, says Shemaroo

    • 13.08.2026
    • Medianama

    Shemaroo’s Chief Operating Officer Arghya Chakravarty said on the company’s Q1 FY27 earnings call that YouTube Shorts monetization has barely moved, echoing industry-wide concerns.

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    Delhi HC questions Meta over access to Rights Manager tool

    • 12.08.2026
    • Indian Television

    Court seeks eligibility policy after creator alleges scammers misused copyright strikes

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    National AI Skilling Initiative crosses 60,000 enrolments; Phase II curriculum being finalised

    • 12.08.2026
    • StoryBoard18

    Over 60,000 enrolled in Phase I of National AI Skilling Initiative. Government finalising Phase II curriculum. L. Murugan informed Lok Sabha.

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    Inside Meta’s India unease: Ad failures, regulatory heat and leadership speculation

    • 12.08.2026
    • StoryBoard18

    Meta has said that younger users are placed under more restrictive settings, with fewer advertisements and tighter content controls. The policy question is whether those protections are actually working, particularly when sexualised advertisements are involved.

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    Google’s free streaming platform adds 10,000+ movies and shows on demand

    • 12.08.2026
    • StoryBoard18

    Google TV Freeplay has added a 10,000-plus-title on-demand catalogue from partners including A24 and Lionsgate, while its live channel lineup has expanded beyond 300 channels.

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    ‘Giving key to robber, not owner’: Delhi HC asks Meta why scammers get Rights Manager while creators are denied

    • 12.08.2026
    • StoryBoard18

    The court directed Meta to disclose its Rights Manager eligibility policy and the basis for rejecting creator applications after allegations that scammers misused the tool to trigger false copyright strikes.

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    Film leaks are rising, but are they really hurting box office collections?

    • 12.08.2026
    • Mint

    Star power remains a crucial buffer against piracy. Large fan bases can create strong opening-day demand and encourage audiences to watch films in cinemas despite leaks.

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    Spotify to label AI-generated artist identities with new AI Persona badge

    • 12.08.2026
    • Indian Television

    New labels will flag AI-generated personas and keep them out of recommendations by default

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