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Catch up on the latest in tech, business and startups - all in 5 minutes. [Newsletter Banner] Daily News Roundup Welcome to today's edition of the NextBigWhat Daily News! Today's top stories include rulings on OTT platforms and statutory licenses, OnePlus' new tablet, Google Play's antitrust case, and AI chatbot risks. 🤖 Help us reach your your friends and colleagues! Share the NextBigWhat newsletter. [Tweet it]( [Whatsapp]( Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to testify in Google Play antitrust case - Sundar Pichai and Epic’s CEO Tim Sweeney are listed as witnesses in a trial over Google Play’s alleged anti-competitive policies, set to start on November 6. - The case is part of a larger antitrust battle involving complaints from nearly three dozen states, consumers, and Match Group Inc., accusing Google of monopolistic behavior. - Last month, Alphabet tentatively settled claims by consumers and state attorneys general about Google Play’s control over Android apps, but terms were not disclosed. TDSAT rules OTT platforms are not TV channels in AIDCF vs Star India case - The Telecom Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) ruled that an OTT platform is not a TV channel, in response to a petition by the All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) against Star India. - AIDCF claimed Star India was violating regulations by charging for their channel while offering free access to its OTT application, Star Sports, via Disney+ Hotstar. Learn from the top 0.1% practitioners [NBW Newsletter Ad]( Learn how to start and scale with curated content and AI prompts! This course is for anyone who wants to start their own business or validate an existing business idea. [Enroll]( Google introduces Pixel Magnifier app for reading small text and examining object details - The Magnifier app can be used to read small text and see object details, and to zoom in on distant text. - The app allows users to apply filters, adjust contrast and brightness to make details more visible. - Despite being listed for Pixel 5, the app is currently not compatible with Pixel Fold or Pixel Tablet, an issue Google is expected to resolve. Bombay High Court upholds restriction of statutory licenses to traditional broadcasting - The Bombay High Court upheld a 2019 decision that statutory licenses under the Copyright Act of India are limited to traditional, non-internet-based broadcasting, dismissing an appeal by Wynk Music Ltd. - The case revolved around copyright violations and the need for streaming platforms to secure proper licensing agreements with content owners. - Justice G S Patel affirmed that the provision is restricted to ‘traditional non-internet-based radio and television broadcasting and performances alone’. Get NBW News: The short news app for busy professionals. [App Store]( [Google Play]( OpenAI CTO admits underestimating ChatGPT’s popularity - OpenAI’s CTO, Mira Murati, confessed the company was unprepared for the immense popularity of ChatGPT upon its launch. - The AI chatbot garnered 100 million users within two months, triggering a global AI competition. - Murati cautioned that the rush to launch new AI products could lead to a disregard for safety measures. OnePlus Pad Go tablet launched in India, features MediaTek Helio SoC - OnePlus has launched its budget-friendly OnePlus Pad Go tablet in India, starting at Rs. 19,999, with different variants featuring an 11.35-inch 2.4K display, MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, and 8GB RAM. - The tablet is equipped with Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.2, an 8-megapixel rear and front camera, and supports 33W SUPERVOOC charging with a battery life of 514 hours of standby. - It offers various connectivity options and sensors, including Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, a USB Type-C port, and a face unlock feature. Flipkart and Amazon prepare for annual flagship sales - Flipkart and Amazon are set to launch their annual flagship sales on October 8, with both companies competing for customer attention and market share. - In preparation, both companies have been hosting seller gatherings in key cities and introduced services like ‘Flipkart VIP’ for early access to sales. - Other e-commerce platforms including JioMart, Ajio, and Tata Neu are also preparing to unveil offers across various categories in their upcoming sales. South Korea plans to fine Google and Apple for violating in-app payment law - The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) intends to fine Google and Apple up to $50.5 million for breaching the country’s in-app payment law. - The tech giants allegedly forced local app developers to use their payment systems and delayed app reviews to enforce this. - The KCC has informed both companies of corrective measures to ensure fair competition, with Apple also accused of charging discriminatory commissions to domestic developers. Amazon initiates testing for its planned global internet service - Amazon has launched its first test satellites using United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket, aiming to improve global internet coverage with over 3,000 satellites. - Despite SpaceX’s head start with over 5,000 Starlinks launched since 2018, Amazon plans to offer its service by the end of next year. - The Federal Communications Commission mandates that at least half of Amazon’s planned satellites be operational by 2026 and all by 2029. Snap’s AI chatbot under UK data protection watchdog’s investigation for potential child privacy risks - Snap’s AI chatbot ‘My AI’ is under scrutiny by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over concerns of potential child privacy risks. - The ICO’s preliminary enforcement notice indicates concerns that Snap may not have complied with data protection rules, particularly regarding the Children’s Design Code. - Snap will have the opportunity to respond to these concerns before the ICO makes a final decision on potential rule violations. OpenAI considers manufacturing its own AI chips amid global processor shortage - OpenAI is contemplating creating its own AI chips to power ChatGPT due to a global processor shortage. - This move could indicate a growing rift between OpenAI and Microsoft, which is reportedly developing its own AI. - OpenAI’s potential shift towards self-manufactured chips could help alleviate the high costs associated with AI model training. Bill Gates-supported startup introduces AI chatbot for personalized entertainment recommendations - Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, has been supporting AI development since 2016. - Gates announced in March that ‘the Age of AI has begun.’ - One of his investments focuses on using AI to assist people in selecting their entertainment. © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. | [Unsubscribe](