The Maharashtra cyber cell has issued major directives to BookMyShow following complaints about ticket scalping for events such as the Coldplay concert and other musical programmes. To protect digital rights and ensure fairness in online ticketing, the cyber cell has suggested strict rules and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
In an official statement, the cyber cell noted an increasing number of complaints regarding technical failures and irregular practices on ticketing platforms, particularly for events with demand far exceeding the supply, which leaves genuine fans disappointed.
This story is from the November 23, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal.
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