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Tech bodies urge MeitY to narrow deepfake curbs, warn of overreach and heavy compliance load

IAMAI, Nasscom, BSA and ITIC have key concerns over MeitY’s draft amendments to the IT Rules on synthetically generated information, cautioning that the proposed deepfake framework could sweep up benign edits, impose impractical compliance requirements, and fragment India’s content regulation regime.

IAMAI raises concerns over DPDP Act clause impacting AI model training in India

The IAMAI argued that the clause is too ambiguous for developers working with large datasets that may include scraped or publicly posted information.

Billdesk co-founder MN Srinivasu is new IAMAI chairman, replaces Dream Sports CEO Harsh Jain

PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam and Razorpay CEO Harshil Mathur have also been elected to the governing council, which in the past has been accused of toeing the line of 'big tech' firms

DPDP Rules: India's data protection framework may hinder startups, MSMEs, IAMAI warns MeitY

IAMAI pushed back against potential restrictions on cross-border data transfers, stating that such measures could isolate Indian companies from the global data economy

Few IAMAI members approach MCA opposing body's views on digital competition bill

To recap, in April 2023, a controversy erupted when IAMAI, whose members include both Indian companies and large foreign companies, argued against the need for a separate digital competition framework

IAMAI warns that draft digital competition bill can dry up investments in startups

The industry body also said that the criteria for designating enterprises as Systematically Significant Digital Enterprises (SSDEs) can potentially include the entirety of the Indian digital sector

Google app delisting row: Ashwini Vaishnaw to meet industry today

On March 1, Google delisted over 100 apps of prominent Indian companies for not complying with the company's app billing policy for an extended period of time.

More apps back on Play Store after complying with Google's billing norms; IAMAI expresses concerns

Murugavel J, founder and CEO of matrimony.com, said that only eight of the company's apps, including Bengali Matrimony, Marathi Matrimony, Tamil Matrimony, Jodii and Bharat Matrimony were reinstated on Sunday, but only after they accepted Google's terms.

IAMAI opposes Karnataka govt's flat cab rates, bats for dynamic pricing

In a letter addressed to Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, IAMAI stated that dynamic pricing is beneficial for both drivers and customers, ensuring fair compensation and improved services

India's leading gaming industry bodies adopt voluntary code of ethics. What you need to know

MeitY's gaming rules are yet to be implemented. All code signatories have pledged to "undertake best efforts" to adopt the code's practices.

Internet, mobile body seeks 2-year extension to comply with data protection Act

The Internet and Mobile Association of India’s request is in line with other industry bodies, which have maintained that several provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act would require technical, product, policy and process-level changes

IAMAI reserves leadership, 50% of governing council seats for Indian companies

During IAMAI's EGM on October 10, Members of the body's governing council also passed a resolution reserving the top 3 positions in the industry body for Indian companies

IAMAI, IFF, BIF, other industry bodies hit back at telcos seeking to impose ‘fair share’ charge on OTTs

Industry bodies and civil society organisations say there is already enough regulation, and that it could stifle innovation and hinder economic growth.

IAMAI's leadership seeks to ensure chairman, 50% of governing council is from Indian companies

The resolution also seeks to define what would be considered an Indian company to avoid ambiguity.

28% GST levy will make Indian real-money gaming sector an 'unviable business model': IAMAI

The GST Council's decision will be a huge blow to India’s ambitious target to achieve a $1 trillion digital economy by 2025, the industry body said.