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.
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WPP drops Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion language amid political headwinds
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
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
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
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
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.
Is your AI lying to you? The shocking truth behind “AI Hallucinations!”
Whether it’s a chatbot like ChatGPT, an image generator like DALL-E, or even autonomous vehicles, researchers have found that these systems can hallucinate in various ways.
Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai police on March 31 over remarks on Eknath Shinde
The backlash escalated after Kamra’s performance was posted on YouTube. Shiv Sena workers vandalised the Habitat Comedy Club.
Dan Neary to step down as Meta’s Asia Pacific VP after 12 years
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
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.’