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    Azdhan

    Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector

    India’s new power sector cybersecurity rules create CSIRT-Power, mandate six-hour incident reporting, stricter data localisation and monitoring, CISO appointments, audits, and protections for critical IT and OT systems. The post Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
    Aakriti Bansal

    France strikes down social media ban for under-15s, citing privacy risks...

    France's Constitutional Council has struck down the country's under-15 social media ban, citing concerns over its broad scope and age-verification mechanism. The post France strikes down social media ban for under-15s, citing privacy risks for all users appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
    Seth Godin

    Consider the AI tear down

    Find a safe critic. Upload your essay, your book, your artwork, your business plan or your resume to Claude. Then, pick a critic. “Write a detailed, specific negative review that might appear on Amazon/in ArtNews/at a Ph.D defense/from a disappointed venture capitalist/from a recruiter” A few things happen. First,...
    Amit Singh

    Shiprocket IPO: Offer size, financial report, risk factors and other takeaways

    Shiprocket’s Rs 1,617 crore IPO was subscribed nearly 100 times. Its filings reveal investor windfalls, improving financials, persistent losses and risks from AI search and in-house logistics. The post Shiprocket IPO: Offer size, financial report, risk factors and other takeaways appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
    Prabhanu Kumar Das

    Twitch faces backlash over streaming content being used to train AI

    Twitch has confirmed that content uploaded by streamers can be used to train Amazon’s generative AI models. The policy covers… The post Twitch faces backlash over streaming content being used to train AI appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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      Azdhan

      Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector

      India’s new power sector cybersecurity rules create CSIRT-Power, mandate six-hour incident reporting, stricter data localisation and monitoring, CISO appointments, audits, and protections for critical IT and OT systems. The post Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Azdhan

      Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector

      India’s new power sector cybersecurity rules create CSIRT-Power, mandate six-hour incident reporting, stricter data localisation and monitoring, CISO appointments, audits, and protections for critical IT and OT systems. The post Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Azdhan

      Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector

      India’s new power sector cybersecurity rules create CSIRT-Power, mandate six-hour incident reporting, stricter data localisation and monitoring, CISO appointments, audits, and protections for critical IT and OT systems. The post Lowdown: Ministry of Power notifies new cybersecurity rules for power sector appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Aakriti Bansal

      France strikes down social media ban for under-15s, citing privacy risks...

      France's Constitutional Council has struck down the country's under-15 social media ban, citing concerns over its broad scope and age-verification mechanism. The post France strikes down social media ban for under-15s, citing privacy risks for all users appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Seth Godin

      Consider the AI tear down

      Find a safe critic. Upload your essay, your book, your artwork, your business plan or your resume to Claude. Then, pick a critic. “Write a detailed, specific negative review that might appear on Amazon/in ArtNews/at a Ph.D defense/from a disappointed venture capitalist/from a recruiter” A few things happen. First,...
      Amit Singh

      Shiprocket IPO: Offer size, financial report, risk factors and other takeaways

      Shiprocket’s Rs 1,617 crore IPO was subscribed nearly 100 times. Its filings reveal investor windfalls, improving financials, persistent losses and risks from AI search and in-house logistics. The post Shiprocket IPO: Offer size, financial report, risk factors and other takeaways appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Prabhanu Kumar Das

      Twitch faces backlash over streaming content being used to train AI

      Twitch has confirmed that content uploaded by streamers can be used to train Amazon’s generative AI models. The policy covers… The post Twitch faces backlash over streaming content being used to train AI appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Azdhan

      MIB asks ministries to setup quick response teams to counter ‘fake...

      Indian ministries are reportedly setting up Quick Response Teams to monitor social media, flag fake or misleading content, and coordinate with the PIB Fact Check Unit to issue fact-checked responses. The post MIB asks ministries to setup quick response teams to counter ‘fake content’ appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Ann Mary Peter

      Florida man pleads guilty after OpenAI reported his ChatGPT murder plot...

      OpenAI alerted the FBI after detecting months of ChatGPT conversations in which a former Goldman Sachs analyst described plans to harm his ex-girlfriend. The post Florida man pleads guilty after OpenAI reported his ChatGPT murder plot to the FBI appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Aakriti Bansal

      Musk says X now shows government censorship. Can it disclose India’s...

      Elon Musk says government censorship on X is now visible, but India’s Section 69A framework keeps government blocking orders confidential. The post Musk says X now shows government censorship. Can it disclose India’s blocking orders? appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
      Azdhan

      RTI filed: Where are Prasar Bharati Waves OTT’s monthly grievance reports...

      MediaNama has filed RTIs to both MIB and Prasar Bharati asking questions related to Waves OTT's monthly grievance reports as they are unavailable on the website despite the requirement under IT Rules. The post RTI filed: Where are Prasar Bharati Waves OTT’s monthly grievance reports under IT Rules? appeared...

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        Azdhan

        RTI filed: Where are Prasar Bharati Waves OTT’s monthly grievance reports...

        MediaNama has filed RTIs to both MIB and Prasar Bharati asking questions related to Waves OTT's monthly grievance reports as they are unavailable on the website despite the requirement under IT Rules. The post RTI filed: Where are Prasar Bharati Waves OTT’s monthly grievance reports under IT Rules? appeared...
        Chris Kelly

        JCPenney parodies off-price retailers with wellness-themed campaign

        Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at Catalyst Brands, details a Retail Rejuvenation Retreat that looks to change shopping habits.
        Chris Kelly

        JCPenney parodies off-price retailers with wellness-themed campaign

        Marisa Thalberg, chief customer and marketing officer at Catalyst Brands, details a Retail Rejuvenation Retreat that looks to change shopping habits.
        Seth Godin

        Replace the filters

        Here’s a simple hack/reminder: If you buy something that has a filter or other part that needs replacing, create a recurring event in your calendar. Also mention where you store the extra filters, and include a link on where to buy more of them. Works for monthly dog meds,...
        Seth Godin

        Short term dumb, long term smart

        Culture provides scaffolding, and learning happens over time. The result is that we’re each capable of extraordinary feats. People can fly planes, ski down mountains, figure out how to use Photoshop or a solve a crossword puzzle. But… Most people only exhibit this skill when there’s months or years...
        Peter Adams

        Crocs hatches new mascot Niles to enrich brand storytelling

        The 6-foot tall reptile, who appears in a new social series where he interacts with real employees, is expected to be a long-term fixture of Crocs’ marketing. 
        Chris Kelly

        Campaign Trail: Shinola and ‘Succession’ star set the pace in anxious...

        Created with agency GentleForces, the Detroit-based design company’s first brand campaign features and was directed by actor Nicholas Braun.
        Margaret Lee

        How to decide what’s important when everything is urgent

        Every task consumes time and resources. Here’s a system for deciding what earns a place on the agenda and what doesn’t. The post How to decide what’s important when everything is urgent appeared first on MarTech.
        Mark Ogne

        The 2027 CMO planning challenge is bigger than the budget

        More budget won't fix a marketing model that no longer fits how buyers discover, evaluate, and decide. CMOs need to rethink where they invest. The post The 2027 CMO planning challenge is bigger than the budget appeared first on MarTech.
        Mike Pastore

        The data trust crisis: Why your customer data is getting worse

        Unreliable customer data threatens your personalization and ROI. On Sept. 2, we'll discuss how to navigate data decay and build a high-trust measurement framework. The post The data trust crisis: Why your customer data is getting worse appeared first on MarTech.
        Constantine von Hoffman

        Is your martech stack costing more time than it saves?

        Disconnected systems create missed work and hours of admin. The real measure of martech productivity is how much work the stack eliminates. The post Is your martech stack costing more time than it saves? appeared first on MarTech.

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          Rohit Singh

          French publishers want Google to pay for AI news summaries

          A French press association has asked France’s competition regulator to act against Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode, alleging unpaid use of news content and significant declines in publisher traffic. The post French publishers want Google to pay for AI news summaries appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
          Rohit Singh

          French publishers want Google to pay for AI news summaries

          A French press association has asked France’s competition regulator to act against Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode, alleging unpaid use of news content and significant declines in publisher traffic. The post French publishers want Google to pay for AI news summaries appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
          Amit Singh

          20 lakh complaints filed against e-commerce platforms in five years; Flipkart,...

          The Consumer Affairs Ministry response in Parliament revealed consumer complaints against e-commerce platforms jumped 2-fold since 2021, with 5.1 lakh complaints in 2025. Of which most are against Flipkart and Amazon. The post 20 lakh complaints filed against e-commerce platforms in five years; Flipkart, Amazon top list appeared first...
          Ann Mary Peter

          Karnataka grants Rapido 5-year cab licence, but bike-taxi dispute remains

          Rapido has secured a five-year licence to operate cab services across Karnataka, valid until August 2031. The post Karnataka grants Rapido 5-year cab licence, but bike-taxi dispute remains appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
          Seth Godin

          Emotional hygiene

          After doing an autopsy at the morgue, it’s a good idea for doctors to wash their hands before delivering babies. A few hundred years ago, Ignaz Semmelweis proved this now-obvious insight about hygiene. Doctors don’t scrub because it’s fun or convenient, they do it because it’s a powerful way...
          Amit Singh

          Meta blocks 756,000 Australian underage accounts, pushes for OS-level age checks

          Meta has removed 462,000 suspect under-16 Instagram accounts & 294,000 Facebook accounts in Australia to comply with the social media minimum age law while batting for play store level age checks. The post Meta blocks 756,000 Australian underage accounts, pushes for OS-level age checks appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
          Azdhan

          ‘Personality rights is acquiring amoebic proportions,’ says Delhi HC in Aaradhya...

          Delhi HC questions the expanding scope of personality rights while hearing Aaradhya Bachchan’s case over false health claims and allegedly defamatory online content. The post ‘Personality rights is acquiring amoebic proportions,’ says Delhi HC in Aaradhya Bachchan case appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
          Ann Mary Peter

          WhatsApp banned over 51 lakh Indian accounts in June, actioned just...

          WhatsApp banned 51.04 lakh accounts in India in June 2026, including 13.69 lakh accounts proactively banned before user complaints. The post WhatsApp banned over 51 lakh Indian accounts in June, actioned just 414 of 15,182 user grievances appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
          Rohit Singh

          Supreme Court flags another fake website, but can warnings stop the...

          The Supreme Court has warned users about fake website sp-court-in.com, highlighting persistent phishing threats and renewed questions over domain KYC, takedowns and stronger website security. The post Supreme Court flags another fake website, but can warnings stop the scams? appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
          Azdhan

          Chandigarh Court orders Meta to remove AI-Generated video of Punjab MLA...

          A Chandigarh court has ordered Meta to remove an AI-generated video depicting Punjab MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira from Facebook and Instagram within 72 hours. The post Chandigarh Court orders Meta to remove AI-Generated video of Punjab MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
          Amit Singh

          Matrimony.com pivots to a commission-based model in wedding services business

          Matrimony.com has shifted its wedding services business to a commission model, expanded AI use across matchmaking, and plans to scale Luv.com with a regional strategy and higher marketing spend. The post Matrimony.com pivots to a commission-based model in wedding services business appeared first on MEDIANAMA.