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Sky’s the limit Maxposure buys XR trailblazer Neutral Digital for tech lift
MUMBAI: Inflight entertainment just got a futuristic facelift with a dash of CGI and a lot of XR. Maxposure Limited, known for keeping airline passengers engaged at 30,000 feet, has acquired London-based immersive tech specialist Neutral Digital in a move that promises to upgrade more than just seatback screens.
With clients like Indigo and Air India already on board, Maxposure has long been a go-to for aviation content and tech solutions. But this latest deal plugs the brand into a whole new dimension, literally. Neutral Digital is a rising force in XR-driven aviation experiences, with a glittering clientele including Boeing, Airbus, Emirates, and British Airways. From training modules to interactive customer journeys, they’ve been building digital flight decks long before the metaverse made it cool.
As part of the deal, Maxposure will invest in Neutral Digital’s tech and growth while letting the company keep its independent identity. That means more immersive content, smarter integrations, and cross-selling possibilities that would make even seasoned frequent flyers look up from their screens.
Maxposure founder and CEO Prakash Johari commented, “This marks a transformative chapter for Maxposure. By combining our aviation-focused solutions with Neutral Digital’s capabilities, we’re revolutionising passenger experience with next-generation inflight technology that doesn’t just meet airline requirements; it anticipates them. This integration positions us at the forefront of creating immersive, seamless experiences that redefine what’s possible in the skies.”
Neutral Digital CEO Christian Grou added, “The digital world is rapidly moving towards the third dimension, and we are at the forefront of that revolution. This partnership accelerates our vision and strengthen s our ability to deliver transformative solutions to airlines worldwide.”
Together, the two firms are setting out to redefine how airlines engage with passengers whether that’s through mind-bending cabin visualisations, next-gen inflight interfaces, or storytelling that doesn’t just entertain, but immerses. Buckle up, aviation’s digital future just got a serious upgrade.
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Ethical AI must benefit society, not dominate it, says WFEB chief Sanjay Pradhan at IAA event
At Mumbai event, ethics expert urges businesses and governments to shape AI responsibly
MUMBAI: Artificial intelligence may be racing ahead at lightning speed, but its direction must still be guided by human conscience. That was the central message delivered by Sanjay Pradhan, president of the World Forum for Ethics in Business (WFEB), during the latest edition of IAA Conversations held in Mumbai.
The session was organised by the International Advertising Association (IAA) and the Artificial Intelligence Association of India (AIAI) in association with The Free Press Journal at the Free Press House on 7 March. Addressing a packed audience, Pradhan called for stronger ethical leadership to ensure AI remains a tool that benefits humanity rather than one that governs it.
“Artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the most powerful technologies humanity has created,” Pradhan said. “It is unlocking breakthroughs in medicine, science and creativity at a pace unimaginable just a few years ago.”
But he warned that the same technology carries serious risks. AI, he noted, can amplify disinformation faster than facts can travel, compromise privacy, deepen discrimination and disrupt millions of livelihoods. Referencing concerns raised by AI pioneers such as Geoffrey Hinton, often called the godfather of AI, Pradhan stressed that the real challenge is not whether AI will shape the world, but whether humans will shape it with ethics and wisdom.
Structuring his talk around four guiding questions, why, what, how and who, Pradhan introduced the audience to WFEB’s emerging AI Ethics Partnership, a global platform aimed at advancing responsible artificial intelligence. He outlined four priority concerns that demand urgent attention: disinformation, bias and discrimination, data privacy and job security.
To make the idea of ethical AI easier to grasp, Pradhan offered a simple metaphor. Ethical AI, he said, is like a three layered cake. The outer layer represents the visible value ethical AI creates for businesses and society. The middle layer is organisational culture that moves ethics from written codes to everyday practice. The innermost layer, however, is the most crucial, the conscience of individual leaders.
Drawing from Indian philosophical thought through WFEB co-founder Ravi Shankar, Pradhan noted that while artificial intelligence can reproduce stored knowledge, true intelligence is boundless and rooted in conscience, creativity and compassion. Practices such as breathwork and meditation, he suggested, can help leaders develop the calm clarity needed for ethical decision making.
The event also featured a discussion with Maninder Adityaraj Singh, chief of staff and head of innovation at Rediffusion Brand Solutions Pvt Ltd, and Yash Johri, lawyer, Supreme Court of India.
Opening the session, IAA India chapter president Abhishek Karnani, highlighted the need for industries to understand and engage with AI responsibly.
“AI has to be befriended and understood,” added Rediffusion managing director and AIAI national convenor Sandeep Goyal. “Its ethical use will determine whether it becomes a friend or a foe.”
As AI continues to reshape industries and societies, Pradhan ended with a simple but powerful call to action. Businesses, governments and individuals must work together to ensure that the algorithms shaping the future reflect human values rather than just cold logic.
