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TechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta's AI tools for advertisers can now create full new images, not just new backgrounds | TechCrunch

Advertisers can now use Meta's AI tools to create diverse image variations enhancing product advertisement, potentially blurring the line between fantasy and reality. [ more ]
Cbsnews
6 days ago
Health

Anti-abortion rights groups say they can reverse the abortion pill. That's fraud, some states say.

Some anti-abortion organizations are being challenged for selling 'abortion pill reversal' procedures, facing lawsuits for false advertising and fraud. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago
Education

Walden agrees to $28.5-million settlement in class-action suit.

Settlement of $28.5 million agreed by Walden University in a class-action lawsuit for deceptive advertising
Allegations of misleading students about completion time for doctorate degrees, with a focus on Black and female students [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Marketing

Legendary Marketer Accused of Misleading 'Side Hustle' Ads | Entrepreneur

Customers complained $7 online course misleading, upsell to $2,500 course. Courses focus on affiliate marketing for commissions. [ more ]
BleepingComputer
2 months ago
Media industry

News farm impersonates 60+ major outlets: BBC, CNN, CNBC, Guardian...

Content farm impersonating reputable media outlets.
Plagiarizes articles for SEO and deceptive advertising. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Coffee

Starbucks sued for false advertising about its ethical sourcing claims

National Consumers League files lawsuit against Starbucks for deceptive advertising
Allegations include human rights abuses in Starbucks' supply chain [ more ]
WIRED
6 months ago
Online marketing

A Watchdog Group Calls for an Investigation of X's Sneaky New Ads

Check My Ads has filed a complaint with the FTC, accusing X of deceptive advertising.
Unlabeled ads on X's platform could lead to a rise in scams.
X's revenue is expected to drop by 54% this year. [ more ]
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