Ranveer Allahbadia returns with a new podcast after India’s Got Latent row, netizens pour support

The court extended its interim protection for Allahbadia, shielding him from arrest over police cases filed against him in Mumbai, Guwahati, and Jaipur.

After weeks of being in the news following a controversy, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made his comeback on March 31 with a powerful new podcast episode. In a reflective conversation with Buddhist Monk Palga Rinpoche, Ranveer delves into personal struggles and the wisdom he’s gained from the monk’s teachings.

ChatGPT hits one million users in an hour as Ghibli maker free image generation goes live

Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o model, the image generation tool enables users to create visually striking images directly within the ChatGPT interface.

Following overwhelming success among premium users, OpenAI’s new image generation tool, powered by GPT-4o, is now available to all free-tier ChatGPT users, sparking a wave of creative outputs online.

Google to pay $100 million to settle 14-year-old ad lawsuit

The lawsuit, which was initially filed in 2011, claims that Google violated California's Unfair Competition law by charging advertisers for clicks on ads shown outside the geographic regions they selected.

The lawsuit alleges Google misled advertisers about the geographic locations of ads and failed to honour its “Smart Pricing” promise. The proposed settlement still requires court approval.

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.

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.

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’.

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.