Ola to launch EV cab service; Microsoft to introduce ChatGPT into Bing; SBF pleads not guilty

Google accuses CCI of plagiarizing parts of EU ruling on Android misuse                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Open in app]( or [online]() News at the intersection of global tech, Indian startups and you. Curated and summarized. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Ola to launch EV cab service; Microsoft to introduce ChatGPT into Bing; SBF pleads not guilty]( Google accuses CCI of plagiarizing parts of EU ruling on Android misuse Jan 4   [Save]()   Hey! Check out Wednesday’s edition of the nextbigwhat newsletter and stay on top of the stories shaping the world of business, startups, and tech! 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The loan will be used for “general corporate purposes. --------------------------------------------------------------- MeitY plans to regulate gaming for children - MeitY is looking to regulate gaming for children. - New rules include time limits and gaming company reports. Restrictions may be placed on in-game purchases. --------------------------------------------------------------- Ola to launch electric vehicle cab service pilot in Bengaluru - Ola plans to launch a pilot of an electric vehicle cab service in Bengaluru. The pilot will include 1,000 cars. - Ola’s rival, Uber, has also recently started an electric vehicle cabs pilot in Delhi. --------------------------------------------------------------- Domestic Crypto Trade Volume Worth Rs 32,000 Crore Moves to Foreign Exchanges - Domestic crypto trade volume worth Rs 32,000 crore has shifted to foreign exchanges. - The government introduced a 30% tax on income from transfer of virtual assets in last year’s Budget. . [Share]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NCLAT to hear Google’s appeal against CCI order this Wednesday NCLAT to hear Google’s appeal against CCI order this Wednesday. A person familiar with the matter said Google was optimistic that the NCLAT will take into account the challenge Android stakeholders will face if a stay is not granted, pending the outcome of the appeal. --------------------------------------------------------------- Google accuses CCI of plagiarizing parts of EU ruling on Android misuse - Google has accused the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of plagiarizing parts of the European Union’s order on Android abuse. - In October, CCI imposed a fine of $161 million on Alphabet Inc’s Google for exploiting its dominant position in online search and the Android app store. --------------------------------------------------------------- RailTel partners with tech firm to generate revenue from Wi-Fi project at 6000 stations - RailTel ties up with tech firm to monetize Wi-Fi project at 6000 stations. Revenue will be generated from Wi-Fi footfalls in one of the world’s largest integrated public Wi-Fi networks. - Revenue will be generated through targeted advertisements and extending multimedia infotainment services for rail passengers. --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft to introduce ChatGPT into Bing to compete with Google Search - ChatGPT has been suggested to replace traditional search engines. - Google is said to be alarmed by the technology. - According to a report, Microsoft is preparing to launch a version of Bing that uses AI from ChatGPT to answer search queries.   [Like]( [Comment]( [Share](   Read NextBigWhat in the app Listen to posts, join subscriber chats, and never miss an update from NextBigWhat Team. [Get the iOS app]( the Android app]( © 2023 Zakti Techmedia Private Limited 677, 27th main, HSR Layout, Bangalore-560102 [Unsubscribe]() [Start writing](