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Meta Sued Over AI-Driven Crypto Scam Ads

Victims allege Meta's AI-powered ad tools made it easier for scammers to reach them with crypto fraud ads. The lawsuit questions Meta's responsibility for ad content and user safety.

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Australia Targets Social Media Algorithms With Opt Out Law

Australian lawmakers want users to control social media feeds. New legislation would force platforms to let people disable algorithms or face penalties. Tech giants are now in the spotlight.

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Australia pushes to let users kill social media algorithms

A new Australian bill would let users switch off algorithmic feeds. Platforms like Facebook and TikTok could be forced to offer chronological content. The move targets targeted ads and data profiling.

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Meta's Community Notes pilot in Latin America sparks concern among fact-checkers

Meta is testing Community Notes in 16 Latin American countries, raising concerns from fact-checking leaders who fear the move could weaken professional verification and increase misinformation.

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AI tool Arbiter challenges Meta blackout on social data access

Meta cut off CrowdTangle and left newsrooms scrambling for alternatives. Now, Arbiter claims it can track viral narratives across platforms. Can AI fill the gap for journalists and fact-checkers?

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Meta acquires Swedish AI startup Stilla.ai to boost business messaging

Meta has bought Swedish startup Stilla.ai to strengthen its automated messaging tools for businesses. The move is part of Meta's push to find new revenue beyond advertising.

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AI Bots Now Account for 13% of All Web Traffic

AI-powered bots are flooding publisher sites, driving up costs and siphoning audiences. New data reveals a 62.5% surge in bot-driven sessions, with AmazonBot leading the pack.

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Meta’s AI Is Wasting Your Ad Budget-Here’s Why

Meta’s AI keeps showing the same ad message to the same users, driving up costs and missing entire buyer segments. Here’s how creative repetition is quietly draining your campaigns-and what you can do to fix it.

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California Considers Ban on Algorithmic Feeds for Teens Under 16

A new California bill would block social platforms from using algorithmic feeds and autoplay videos for users under 16. Tech companies and digital rights groups warn of First Amendment issues. The decision could change how young people see content online.

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads Reach $1 Billion in Annual Revenue

OpenAI’s ad business, launched less than a year ago, has already hit a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate. Publishers and creators are watching closely as ChatGPT Ads expand to new markets.

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Instagram Tightens Rules on AI-Generated Profiles

Instagram now requires clear disclosure for AI-generated people. Accounts that don't label synthetic profiles risk reduced reach, with a focus on curbing deceptive influencer and health content.

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Meta’s $18bn Settlement Signals a New Era for Social Media

Major legal action could reshape how brands reach audiences online. New restrictions may force marketers to rethink passive engagement. Social platforms face a turning point as user habits evolve.

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Why Your Paid Media ROAS Numbers Are Misleading

Marketers often see inflated ROAS figures from ad platforms, while backend data tells a different story. Attribution errors and platform self-interest distort results, making true campaign impact hard to measure. Incrementality testing offers a clearer answer.

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Meta Agrees to $17.1 Billion Settlement Over Teen Social Media Use

States secured a major settlement requiring Meta to pay billions and change how teens use Facebook and Instagram. New limits on usage and features aim to address addiction and privacy concerns.

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Meta to Pay $18 Billion, Limit Teen Use After State Settlement

US states secure a landmark deal with Meta over youth social media addiction. The agreement imposes strict usage limits for teens and billions in payments. Major platforms face new pressure to change.

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Allure’s Pivot to Core Beauty Content Drives Audience Growth

AI-powered search summaries cut into lifestyle traffic. Allure dropped zodiac content and doubled down on beauty journalism. The result: stronger loyalty, higher-value advertisers, and more direct visits.

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Australia to Impose Levies on Tech Giants Without News Deals

A new Australian law targets tech platforms that use local news. Companies face a 2.5% ad revenue tax if they do not pay publishers. The funds will support Australian news outlets.

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Australia Forces Google and Meta to Pay for Local News

Major tech platforms must now pay Australian news publishers or face a levy. The new law targets Google, Meta, and others. Media companies could see direct funding for journalism.

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Reddit Tests Audio and Video Posts in Select Communities

Users can now listen to or watch Reddit posts in certain communities. The new feature is available on iOS and Android apps. Reddit aims to see which formats engage users most. Original text posts remain unchanged.

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Why Musk’s Critique of Advertisers Misses the Real Power Shift

Advertisers are rethinking their influence over digital platforms. Elon Musk’s recent comments highlight a deeper debate about who truly shapes the online information ecosystem. The stakes for brand safety and public trust are rising.

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Why Agentic AI in Advertising Needs Human Oversight

AI agents are reshaping advertising, but unchecked automation can risk budgets. Human review and strict governance are essential when real money is at stake. Deterministic systems, not probabilistic models, must control campaign execution.

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Open-Source Marketing Mix Modeling Gains Ground Amid Privacy Shifts

Attribution is getting harder as privacy rules tighten. Open-source marketing mix modeling tools are now more accessible, with AI making them usable for non-experts. Marketers face new opportunities and risks.

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Instagram Expands Reels and Stories to Samsung Smart TVs

Instagram is now available on Samsung Smart TVs in the US. Users can watch Reels, Stories, and longer videos on the big screen. Meta aims to bring social video into shared living rooms.

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Meta Removes 750,000 Underage Accounts in Australia Using AI

AI-powered detection led to the removal of hundreds of thousands of teen accounts. Meta is acting under Australia’s new social media age restrictions. Enforcement is ongoing, with more accounts expected to be flagged.

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The New York Times Launches Dedicated AI Beat on Science Desk

A new AI beat is coming to The New York Times Science desk. Cade Metz will lead coverage of artificial intelligence’s impact on scientific research and discovery.

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OpenAI Targets SMBs With New ChatGPT Ad Platform Expansion

Small and midsize businesses may soon access ChatGPT ads in Europe. OpenAI is building a dedicated SMB ad unit and testing new formats. The rollout could reshape how companies reach buyers at key decision moments.

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Meta, Google and TikTok Seek to Halt California Algorithm Law

A new California law restricts algorithmic recommendations to minors. Meta, Google and TikTok are challenging the rule in court. The outcome could impact platform features and user experience.

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AI Reshapes Instagram Engagement While Keeping It Human

Instagram’s AI now determines what users see, but real human interaction still drives growth. The platform’s evolving algorithms reward authentic content and penalize fake engagement, changing how brands and creators connect with audiences.

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AI Set to Replace Most Media Planners by 2028

Gartner forecasts that artificial intelligence will handle 70% of media planning tasks by 2028. Major ad platforms are automating campaign management. Marketers face new challenges as AI reshapes digital advertising.

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Federal Court Upholds Ohio Law Restricting Teen Social Media Access

A federal appeals court declined to revisit its decision on Ohio's parental consent law for minors using social platforms. The move is a setback for NetChoice and major tech companies. Legal battles over youth access continue.

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