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    Faster, Cheaper, Smarter: AI transforms streaming game for OTT platforms

    • 16.09.2025
    • Storyboard18

    As the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, and Balaji experiment with AI in production, dubbing, discovery, and even rewriting movie endings, the technology is reshaping entertainment- fueling efficiency but sparking fears of ethical overreach.

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    IIGC writes to MIB, pushes for inclusion in influencer policy-making process

    • 16.09.2025
    • Storyboard18

    IIGC emphasized that the proposed guidelines would not only provide clarity to the MIB but also assist in drafting well-structured policies addressing the complexities of the digital age.

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    Will YouTube steal budgets from TV? The battle for rural India heats up

    • 16.09.2025
    • Storyboard18

    Millions of rural Indians consume content on the platform every day. It’ll take time and a consistent push of vernacular content and campaigns that are culturally rooted before YouTube can match the credibility associated with traditional platforms, according to experts.

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    Explained: How the WhatsApp–Meta Appeal at NCLAT Could Reshape India’s Digital Regulation

    • 16.09.2025
    • Medianama

    The WhatsApp–Meta appeal is not only about a Rs 213 crore penalty. It also concerns how India defines and regulates data in digital markets. Meta’s counsel told the tribunal, “By leveraging user data from WhatsApp, Meta can enhance its technology. It’s collected by me, it’s my personal property. Shall I give it to my competitors?” He cast user data as private property.

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    Sitaare Zameen Par’s YouTube Pay-Per-View release did 20x normal biz: Aamir Khan

    • 15.09.2025
    • Exchange4media

    In a recent podcast, Aamir Khan has said that he is not against OTT but seeks longer theatrical window

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    Airtel prepaid packs now bundle Netflix, ZEE5, JioHotstar and 25+ OTTs

    • 15.09.2025
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Entertainment lovers no longer have to juggle multiple logins, renewal dates and subscription costs, with Airtel introducing prepaid packs that bring access to more than 25 OTT platforms under one plan.

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    When bots police art: How AI is spotting copyright violations

    • 15.09.2025
    • Mint

    Detection of copyright violations using AI is steadily becoming a common practice for IPR enforcements.

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    Prasar Bharati Tender for Waves OTT Focuses on Content, Monetisation and Scaling User Base

    • 15.09.2025
    • Medianama

    India’s state-owned public service broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, is inviting bids and seeking industry feedback for its Project Management Unit (PMU) to support its Waves over-the-top (OTT) platform, which was launched in November 2024. The broadcaster aims to position Waves OTT as the “most preferred digital platform of the nation” among global players.

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    JioHotstar sweeps Emmys with 35 plus wins, steals global streaming spotlight

    • 15.09.2025
    • Indian Television

    From The Penguin’s 9 to The Pitt’s 5, Hotstar titles shine at the 77th Emmy Awards.

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    Camb AI Partners With FanCode, The India Today Group to Bring Real Time Translation to Indian News and Sports

    • 15.09.2025
    • Variety

    Camb AI has announced two new partnerships that will allow film and sports coverage from India to be more easily digestible for fans who want the content to be translated into a different language.

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