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April is off to a wild start, and we’re here for it.. or are we? From Ghibli-inspired AI art taking over our feeds, to Benny Blanco becoming the internet’s boyfriend, and Ashton Hall's crazy morning routine (yes, that luxury water), here’s everything you need to know about this month so far.

🎨 Is AI Art Really... Art?

If you've been online recently, you’ve probably seen those stunning Ghibli-inspired AI art pieces. Gorgeous landscapes, magical characters, all straight out of a Studio Ghibli film. But here’s the problem: this trend is actually mimicking the work of a real artist, Hayao Miyazaki, who didn’t consent to having his style copied by AI.

This has sparked a massive debate: Can AI art really be considered art if it’s based on someone else’s original work without permission? While some see it as a cool innovation, others argue it’s just stealing. What do you think? Is it creativity or just a clever algorithm?

Also, the overuse of this gpt trend is quite literally melting the planet, so tread lightly, people!

💖 Benny Blanco Becomes The Internet’s Boyfriend

Next up—Benny Blanco, the music producer who’s officially become everyone’s favorite internet boyfriend. After the release of his joint album with Selena Gomez, "I Said I Love You First," Benny went on Jay Shetty's podcast, and let's just say, his candid, heartfelt conversation completely shifted how people see him.

Fans who initially judged him based on his funny, meme-worthy persona got a real taste of his thoughtful side. He opened up about relationships, love, and how he approaches life with vulnerability and kindness. Benny’s not just a hitmaker—he’s the guy we all want to be friends with. Selena is one lucky woman.

💦 Ashton Hall’s Morning Routine (Saratoga Water, Anyone?)

Now, let’s talk about Ashton Hall’s viral morning routine. It’s not just any routine—it’s extra. Ashton starts his day with Saratoga Spring Water, a luxury brand that costs more than most people’s rent. But it doesn’t stop there—his routine includes fancy skincare, yoga, and a whole routine we can only dream of.

The internet’s gone wild with it, and now we’re seeing endless parodies by BIG names- Duolingo, SNL and even Onlyfans. Even Ed Sheeran jumped in with his own hilarious take on Ashton’s high-end morning rituals. People can’t get enough of it, and we have to admit—it’s pretty funny.

Funny thing is, Saratoga as a brand hasn’t interacted with ANY of these posts (except SNL). Is this a missed collaborative opportunity or are they just too high end to care?

🎉 Hubdate: Adarsh’s 1-Year Work Anniversary !

Let’s end on a high note—Adarsh is celebrating his 1-year work anniversary at The Hub Bengaluru 🎉 Over the past year, Adarsh has been a key player in making everything we do even better. From creative projects and event coverage to his unwavering energy, he’s been essential to our success, and we’re lucky to have him.

Here’s to another year of awesome teamwork, Redbulls and california burrito, Adarsh.

And that’s a wrap on this wild April so far. Stay tuned to se if this entire month will be an April fools joke or is it just the beginning.