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OpenAI seeks $40 Billion in new funding to drive AI expansion

SoftBank is expected to contribute 75% of the funding, while the remaining investment will come from Microsoft, Coatue Management, Altimeter Capital, and Thrive Capital, according to a source familiar with the matter.

WPP drops Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion language amid political headwinds

WPP's Global Integrated Agencies drive 85% of consolidated revenues in 2024

In the latest annual report, released on March 28, WPP’s chief executive, Mark Read, acknowledged shifting political dynamics, writing that “much has changed over the last year.”

Misfits and machines: Ipsos’ Shaun Dix on why human insight still drives advertising success

“AI can generate content, but without human insight, it often misses the mark. It lacks the ability to truly understand human emotions, storytelling, and cultural context,” said Dix.

Ipsos’ Shaun Dix delivered a compelling message at the Global Pioneers Summit 2025 on ‘Misfits and the Machine: The role of AI in creative advertising’.

From Automation to Personalization: How AI is reshaping customer experience

One of the most exciting innovations in AI is the creation of hyper-realistic digital doubles.

AI is revolutionizing India’s business landscape, bridging digital divides, enhancing personalization, and reshaping industries from banking to marketing.

AI vs. Human Creativity: The future of marketing lies in synergy, not substitution

While AI excels at pattern recognition, optimization, and efficiency, creativity is inherently human, driven by emotion, cultural understanding, and intuition. But the question still remains if AI can truly replicate human ingenuity or is it merely an advanced tool that enhances human potential.

At Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit 2025, Daniel Hulme, CEO – Satalia, Chief AI Officer – WPP; Ruchira Jaitly, CMO – Diageo India; Sanjay Menon, MD – Publicis Sapient India; and Rohit Bhasin, President – Head Affluent, NRI, Business Banking and CMO – Kotak Mahindra Bank, discussed ‘AI vs. Human Creativity – who truly drives the future of marketing’.

Content creator Raj Shamani’s journey: Prioritizing substance over virality

Shamani shared that he revisits his persona every three months, using five key questions to ensure his content remains relevant.

At Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit 2025, Raj Shamani spoke about redefining digital success by prioritizing long-term impact, authenticity, and audience trust over fleeting viral fame.

Dan Neary to step down as Meta’s Asia Pacific VP after 12 years

He credited Meta’s role in driving economies and improving lives, highlighting its impact on businesses of all sizes.

Reflecting on his time at Meta, Neary said, “It’s hugely gratifying for me to look back at the small Singapore office where this journey started over a decade ago and see how far we have come together.”

Hurun Global Billionaires: Elon Musk tops for fourth time in five years. Check the world’s richest here

With a net worth now standing at an extraordinary $400 billion, Elon Musk has become the first individual to surpass this monumental threshold, further cementing his status as the world's wealthiest person. (Left to Right: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg)

Elon Musk’s wealth increase of $189 billion, marking an 82% jump, was propelled by the rise of electric vehicle maker Tesla’s stock, often linked to the so-called ‘Trump effect.’