Google, Meta breach privacy rules with YouTube ads: The companies reportedly worked together to attract younger users, ignoring their own policies and risking future regulatory action. Read article
Advertisers accuse Meta’s AI of wasting their entire ad budgets: The Advantage+ Shopping Campaign isn’t living up to promises and points to a dubious future for AI agents. Read article
Spotify’s new marketing offer for advertisers: Spotify is expanding its ad revenue streams with new agency and genAI ads, but a shift into video advertising might miss its target audience. Read article
EU publishers vs. Google: Media giants from 17 European countries sue Google for €2.1 billion, claiming ad market manipulation and revenue loss. Intensifying litigation could topple Google’s long-standing practices. Read article
Meta, Google rake in ad dollars from Temu’s spending spree: Wall Street loves to see tech giants grow their ad revenue, but not all funding streams are sustainable. Read article
Google shifts to AI ad sales and automation: The latest reorganization cuts hundreds of jobs in advertising sales and shifts resources. Google’s move emphasizes efficiency and AI reliance. Read article
Meta is hiring as Big Tech rivals keep cutting: It needs talent to lead the AI race even though hiring might annoy investors. It could also be a winning strategy. Read article
Meta’s AI search engine plan targets in-app search demand: The tool could shift users away from Google and Bing, embedding AI search across Meta’s ecosystem and unlocking fresh ad revenue streams. Read article
OpenAI challenges Google’s search dominance with SearchGPT: The prototype AI search engine could reshape search dynamics by offering a more conversational and customizable user experience. Read article
Chatbots from Google and Microsoft spin tall tales about the Super Bowl: Gemini and Copilot gave users wildly inaccurate information about the high-profile event. It’s an industry pitfall. Read article
Gemini’s misfire exposes AI risks for Google: A shocking response forces the tech giant to address safety flaws amid rising genAI adoption. Read article
ChatGPT goes off the rails: The generative AI service starts spewing nonsense, underscoring the fragility of adopting technology that’s still a work in progress. Read article
YouTube TV surges to 8 million subscribers: Google’s diversification strategy is paying off as it keeps a finger on the pulse of consumers’ digital entertainment preferences. Read article
Walmart eyes Vizio acquisition for $2 billion: The purchase could redefine smart TV advertising and give the big box giant an edge in revenue from shoppable ads and streaming fees. Read article
TikTok’s growing influence: TikTok is becoming a key news source for Gen Z, with more young people using it for news than traditional media. Read article
Noplace tops App Store charts: The social app is drawing in Gen Zers with its aesthetic, user-friendly design, but its ability to compete with established apps depends on debugging and user retention. Read article
Enterprises cool on Microsoft’s Copilot as costs outstrip returns: Dissatisfied with high prices and lackluster AI features, companies are looking to alternatives like Google’s NotebookLM for better value. Read article
Consumers and marketers embrace genAI: Study finds 52% of Americans using genAI expect personalized services in shopping and travel. Marketers see potential in transforming customer experiences. Read article
Gaming industry faces restructuring: Post-pandemic slowdowns and layoffs have developers contemplating unionization. Meanwhile, AI use in game creation gains ground, creating uncertainty in the sector. Read article
Global opportunities in mobile apps: By 2030, global spending on mobile apps may reach $2 trillion. Non-gaming apps are outpacing gaming apps by revenues as AI and regulations reshape the market. Read article
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