IT Minister cites need to protect children from online harms and says parliamentary IT panel has studied the issue and made recommendations
Speakers at the India AI Summit debate AI’s role in expanding access to intelligence while raising concerns over its impact on creativity, authorship and craft
At a candid fireside chat, Prasoon Joshi and Sushant Sreeram reflected on why machines can assist creation, but only humans can give stories meaning
Shekhar Kapur masterclass, Kathāvatār AI short films and an immersive AI Theatre to anchor programming at Bharat Mandapam as 51 startups demo AVGC-XR innovations at WAVES Creators Corner
Sessions from February 16–20 to include MIB Secretary fireside with YourStory’s Shradha Sharma, AI sovereignty panel, founder pitch slots and Bharat-focused startup discussions; public access restricted on February 16 and February 19
Proposed changes to Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, would remove paid fast-track screening provision, with feedback invited until March 17, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said his government will introduce new measures to limit children’s exposure to harmful content and addictive features on social media platforms, including setting a minimum age for access and restricting certain app functions.
Prasoon Joshi said AI can offer options but not the “unexpressed” that defines human creativity, stressing that value systems, not just data, will decide how Artificial Intelligence shapes society.
Birla Studios and the Collective Artists Network are focusing on feature films, stressing the importance of building strong IP and differentiated storytelling to navigate market challenges and audience fatigue
After Rana Daggubati warned that artificial intelligence could quickly replace artistes and pose risks to creative professions, CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi offered a contrasting view, saying AI should be seen as an opportunity for India and a platform for deeper global discussions on humanity’s future.