Amitabh Bachchan's Ikonz Ventures Into Generative AI

Amitabh Bachchan, an Indian film legend, is launching a generative AI studio, aggregator, and digital IP monetization platform called Ikonz.

Ikonz, which already collaborates with Indian graphic books franchises such as Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, and Chacha Chaudhary, has expressed its goal of "bringing together advanced technologies and cultural icons to create a new era of interactive entertainment."

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Generative AI is a form of artificial intelligence (AI) system that may generate text, graphics, or other media in response to prompts, with current notable examples including ChatGPT and Bing Chat.

The Ikonz team is collaborating with Bachchan to capture his iconic characteristics and give an experience to fans all around the world. Customers in India will be able to interact with Bachchan at various locations and have him interact with them instantly when it launches at the end of 2023.

"It's a momentous day for Ikonz as the true symbolism of our name has been derived with the icon Amitabh Bachchan joining forces with us," stated Abinav Varma Kalidindi, founder and CEO of Ikonz. We will work together to harness the power of generative AI to build immersive experiences that transcend physical bounds. With our cutting-edge technology, fans will be able to connect with their favorite actors like never before. Who knows, maybe you'll be able to take selfies with Amit-ji in your town."

"I am fascinated by the way technology is evolving and the rate at which new innovations are emerging globally, one of which is generative AI," Bachchan remarked. I am thrilled to be a part of such an exciting future world of generative AI and have thus joined with Abinav-endorsed Ikonz. We will begin on this new metaverse world together."

Village Global, a venture capital group supported by Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Reid Hoffman, is among the investors of Ikonz. Woodstock and Polygon have both invested in the startup, as has "Baahubali" star Rana Daggubati and Prasad Vanga's Anthill Ventures.

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Angel Alina: The Cyberspace Rising Star Who MaRising Star Who Made Dreams Come True

Angel Alina has emerged as a beacon of inspiration and resilience in the fast-paced world of social media, where influencers attempt to build a name for themselves. She has effectively carved out a prominent place for herself in the digital sphere with her intriguing material and persistent determination. Today, we'd like to welcome Angel Alina, an influencer and blogger who has won the hearts of countless with her incredible journey.

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Angel Alina's journey to success began in 2020 when she began working as a beautician at a neighborhood salon. During her rare periods of free time, she contemplated how to forge an identity powerful enough that people would recognise and acknowledge her. She subsequently became immersed in the world of social media, watching engaging videos on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Even though she lacked a high-quality camera and a top-tier smartphone, the appeal of generating material sparked her interest.

Undaunted by these obstacles, Angel Alina bravely began creating films on her standard Samsung mobile phone. She suffered criticism and harassment from internet viewers at first, and she even encountered opposition from her own family. Despite early disappointments and a lack of likes and followers, Angel Alina persisted, recording films in secret, propelled by her unyielding passion. However, destiny smiled on her when one of her films went viral, garnering an incredible 50K views. Angel Alina, overcome with excitement, made a conscious decision to step up her efforts. Her subsequent videos captivated spectators, acquiring viral traction and a growing number of devoted followers. Many people were won over by her sincerity and relatability, as they grew to appreciate her unique approach and uplifting content.

Angel Alina's efforts were not ignored, and her persistent dedication won her a key milestone - a silver play button, which serves as a testimony to her amazing accomplishments. This honor not only afforded Angel Alina great pride, but it also brought her family's support and acknowledgment, who now stand by her side and support her endeavors.

Her experience shows the power of endurance and resilience, demonstrating that with devotion and effort, aspirations can truly be realised.

Speaking about her inspiring journey, Alina says, “Thanks to the perseverance and self-love in me, I have reached such heights and I am who I am today.”

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150 foreign delegates from 50 countries & over 250 delegates attended the G20 summit in person.

The G20 Digital Economy Working Group's third meeting came to an end on June 14, 2023.

During the summit, India signed MoU with four countries on sharing INDIA STACK i.e. successful digital solutions implemented at a population scale.

The G20 DEWG deliberated on its priority topics of "Digital Public Infrastructure," "Digital Skill Development," and "Cybersecurity in the Digital Economy."

The Global DPI Summit (12-13 June 2023)

The "Digital Public Infrastructure," "Digital Skill," and "Cybersecurity in the Digital Economy" priority topics of the G20 DEWG were discussed.

Over 250 delegates physically attended the summit, including about 150 international delegates from 50 different nations. Over 2000 people participated virtually. India and four nations, namely Armenia, Sierra Leone, Suriname, and Antigua & Barbuda, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on sharing INDIA STACK, or effective digital solutions deployed at a population scale.

The summit gave participants from all over the world a forum to discuss sector-neutral (foundational) and sector-specific DPIs. This included discussions at the leadership, policy, and practitioner levels that were insightful, provocative, and future-shaping.

Overview of Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Identities for Human Empowerment, Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion, Digital Document Exchange for Efficient Service Delivery, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for DPI, Digital Education and Skill Development, DPI for Digital Health and Climate Action, Digital Agriculture Ecosystem, and Building the Global DPI Ecosystem. India took the initiative and furthered its position of acting as a strong bridge between the Global North (G20 members) and the Global South (Developing and LMIC countries) by giving the global platform on DPI to digital decision-makers from 50 countries and several international organizations. The sessions from the Global DPI summit can be seen on demand at https://www.indiastack.global/global-dpi-summit/

The Global DPI Exhibition (12-14 June 2023)

The exhibition featured 14 experience zones with successfully implemented DPIs for digital identity, fast payments, digilockers, soil health cards, e-national agriculture markets, unified mobile apps for new-age governance, open networks for digital commerce, seamless airport travel, language translation, learning solutions, telemedical consultation, and the Digital India Journey. The delegates that were in attendance at the summit and G20 DEWG meeting went there. The exhibition was also visited by residents of Pune, including professionals, young people, and elderly people.

The Closed-Door Meeting of G20 DEWG (13-14 June 2023)

On June 13, 2023, 77 foreign representatives from G20 Members, 9 Guest Countries, 5 International Organisations, and 2 Regional Organisations entered the G20 DEWG meeting behind closed doors. Shri Sushil Pal, Co-Chair of the G20 DEWG, conducted the discussion while India held the presidency. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the idea of "One Future Alliance & One Future Fund" for DPI, enabling principles for excellent DPI, and acknowledgment of the need for financing opportunities for DPI in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) were all topics covered throughout the meeting. After that, topics like knowledge sharing, developing a mutual recognition framework for digital skills, capacity building, and upskilling and downskilling were covered.

On the last day of the meeting i.e. 14 June 2023, the security for a safe, resilient and trusted digital economy and various aspects such as capacity building for children & youth, and countering potential security threats were deliberated.

The dedelegatesere exposed to Indian culture, Indian cuisine, Indian arts, Yoga, and Indian folk forms during the course of the last three days through a variety of cultural programs that were organized. The state government of Maharashtra provided complete assistance and coordination in the planning of this event, which is acknowledged and appreciated by the federal government of India.

As a next step, the fourth in-person meeting of the Digital Economy Working Group and Digital Economy Minister’s Meeting is planned to be organized in the month of August 2023 at Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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