Wondrlab has launched WondrAgents, a system of seven specialised AI agents designed to manage influencer campaigns across OPA and Opportune.
Google and The One Club have launched a global AI Creative Challenge featuring 128 creators, 16 cities and $50,000 in prize money, with Mumbai hosting an event in October.
Mureka has launched V9.5, an AI music model designed to generate more natural vocals, coherent arrangements and songs that better follow creator prompts.
OpenAI Chief Economist Ronnie Chatterji highlights adaptability, analytical rigour, collaboration and independent thinking as key skills for AI economic research.
Adobe’s 2026 Creators’ Toolkit Report finds 96% of Indian creators using creative AI say it has accelerated their business or audience growth.
Zoom is using creator partnerships to build authority and test whether third-party content can strengthen its visibility across AI-generated search results.
India and Indonesia are strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence to accelerate digital transformation, innovation and technology collaboration across key sectors.
Snapchat will no longer recommend or reward fully AI-generated Spotlight videos, prioritising authentic, human-created content over AI-generated media.
YouTuber Hank Green says his reliance on AI became unhealthy, apologising to fans and pledging to reduce AI use in future content creation.
Apple is reportedly considering offering advanced AI features through premium iCloud+ subscription plans as it explores new monetisation opportunities for Apple Intelligence.
S&P Global will acquire datacenterHawk to strengthen AI infrastructure, data center and power market intelligence for global investors and enterprises.
Industry leaders outlined India's roadmap for AI-ready data centres, highlighting investments in power, cooling and sustainable infrastructure to support AI growth.
JAN AI and VTU have launched a human-centred AI boot camp to equip women engineering students with practical AI skills and community-focused innovation experience.
Google India and the Ministry of Tourism have partnered to use AI for improving destination discovery, multilingual tourism content and digital traveller engagement.
Thousands of Indian workers are helping train AI systems through data annotation and content review, highlighting the human labor behind the AI boom.
Bullet has launched Trinetra AI, a new platform designed to support AI-led content creation and digital production across industries.
India and South Africa are strengthening cooperation in AI and emerging technologies to drive innovation, digital growth and future-ready economies.
YouTube has introduced AI-powered podcast recommendations and automatic playback speed controls to improve podcast discovery and listening experiences.
Meta has officially launched subscription services across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, with AI-focused plans expected later.
A new ANSR report highlights emerging Indian cities gaining momentum as preferred destinations for global capability centres in 2026.
AI is reshaping affiliate marketing, but human trust, creator influence, and strategic partnerships continue to drive long-term performance and consumer confidence.
Spotify has introduced AI-powered Q&A and podcast briefing tools to improve discovery, listener engagement and content accessibility.
Fotor has launched an AI-powered Vibe Marketing tool aimed at helping brands and creators generate marketing content faster.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced backlash during a university event as concerns around AI’s impact on jobs continue growing.
IBM India’s leadership says India has the potential to become the world’s leading AI skill capital by 2030 amid rising enterprise AI adoption.
Government introduces 15,000 AI scholarships to build talent across media, gaming, and entertainment sectors in India.
GCC stock markets recorded $1.47 billion in foreign investor inflows in Q1 2026, reflecting rising global interest.
LinkedIn data suggests that AI is not yet a primary factor behind the recent slowdown in hiring trends.
Iran has raised concerns over AI data infrastructure projects in the Gulf linked to US firms, highlighting rising geopolitical tensions.
YouTube introduces AI powered discovery tools in its Creator Marketing Hub to help brands identify and collaborate with creators.
India’s DPDP law is reshaping martech by enforcing stricter consent, data retention, and governance, shifting marketing from data abundance to accountability.
Google has promoted Abhinav Rastogi to lead global marketing for YouTube Shopping as the platform expands its commerce capabilities within the creator ecosystem.
Picsart has launched an AI assistant marketplace that allows creators to hire specialised AI agents for editing, design and content creation, signalling growth of the agent economy.
Data centre demand is expected to grow as rising data usage, cloud adoption, and smart city projects drive the need for stronger digital infrastructure.
AI music platform Suno reaches 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue.
Google has set up a dedicated AI team in Southeast Asia to support e-commerce and gaming platforms, strengthening its regional focus on AI-driven digital growth.
Razorpay has been selected as the India payments partner for Replit’s global AI platform, supporting monetisation and developer transactions.
India is planning a $175 billion AI Data City in Andhra Pradesh to strengthen compute infrastructure and support large scale artificial intelligence development.
Eloelo Group has elevated Nishant Kumar to Chief Marketing Officer as it sharpens brand, growth and creator-led engagement strategies across its social entertainment platform.
India plans zero tax incentives through 2047 to attract global AI workloads, positioning itself as a cost-efficient destination for large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure.
India could see up to $150 billion in AI infrastructure investments by 2026 as the government focuses on data centres, compute capacity and semiconductor manufacturing.
Spray and pray marketing depends on mass outreach. In the AI era, where platforms and consumers prioritise relevance, this approach fuels waste, fatigue, and weakens brand trust.
AI video startup Higgsfield has crossed $200 million in annual recurring revenue, marking one of the fastest growth trajectories in generative video technology.
Wikipedia has begun signing paid content deals with AI companies, aiming to fund its operations while shaping how its knowledge is used in AI systems.
Google has launched a Market Access Programme aimed at helping Indian AI startups scale globally through mentorship, partnerships, and enterprise exposure.
Algorithms now drive creator visibility in India more than followers. Here’s how Reels, YouTube, and AI are reshaping reach, fame, and monetisation.
Influencer marketing veteran Ted Murphy has launched COEY, an AI-first media technology company focused on automating large-scale content creation.
Brand websites are no longer the first stop for discovery. Platforms, marketplaces, and social feeds now shape how consumers find and trust brands.
India has approved 22 new electronics manufacturing projects worth ₹41,863 crore, strengthening domestic production and supply chain resilience.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and designer Jony Ive are developing their first product together, focusing on addressing challenges faced by students and creators.
