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Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
16 hours ago

What Regulators Talk About When They Talk About Ad Tech | AdExchanger

Privacy regulators emphasize protecting children, honoring opt-outs, and ensuring companies are transparent about data collection practices.
#meta
fromEngadget
3 hours ago
EU data protection

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
3 hours ago

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta employee is under investigation for downloading 30,000 private Facebook images using a program to bypass security checks.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
#apple
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Apple's Supreme Court bid could redefine who controls platform pricing across the app economy - Silicon Canals

Apple petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a contempt ruling regarding its 27% commission on external payment systems in the App Store.
Apple
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Why Apple would rather go to the Supreme Court than drop its App Store fee below 27% - Silicon Canals

Apple's Supreme Court fight with Epic Games is driven by financial logic, prioritizing revenue over legal concessions.
fromThe Verge
8 hours ago

The case for banning cookie banners

Cookie banners have become bloated and useless, creating a new kind of interaction that means trouble all over the web. The only solution is to get rid of them, and do it now.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
8 hours ago
Media industry

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 hours ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
12 hours ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Online marketing
fromForbes
9 hours ago

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
12 hours ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
1 day ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
Law
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

AI Has Already Decided: First-Party Data Will Define Advertising's Agentic Era

AI has resolved the debate on third-party cookies, emphasizing the necessity of first-party data for effective decision-making in advertising.
Law
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Information security
fromZDNET
3 hours ago

Apple, Google, and Microsoft join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to defend world's most critical software

AI is being utilized to enhance cybersecurity by identifying hidden bugs and addressing shared infrastructure risks.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
21 hours ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.
Law
fromAbove the Law
23 hours ago

Deepfakes And The Future Of Litigation: Are We Ready? - Above the Law

Deepfakes will challenge the judicial system, requiring more rigorous evidence authentication and potentially altering courtroom procedures.
#google
Privacy technologies
fromwww.pcmag.com
1 day ago

Not a Fan of Google's AI Overviews? Remove Them With These 4 Tricks

Google's AI Overviews dominate search results, reducing web traffic for publishers and causing factual errors, prompting users to seek ways to disable them.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.pcmag.com
1 day ago

Not a Fan of Google's AI Overviews? Remove Them With These 4 Tricks

Google's AI Overviews dominate search results, reducing web traffic for publishers and causing factual errors, prompting users to seek ways to disable them.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Albany's online safety' bill incentivizes surveillance, chills free expression | amNewYork

New York's budget process risks limiting input on a proposal that threatens privacy, youth safety, and free expression.
#tiktok
Music production
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system

TikTok's SoundOn enhances copyright protection for musicians by incorporating advanced audio recognition technology to detect potential copies of their work.
Music production
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

TikTok and ACRCloud partner on Derivative Works Detection system

TikTok's SoundOn enhances copyright protection for musicians by incorporating advanced audio recognition technology to detect potential copies of their work.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
21 hours ago

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
15 hours ago

Europe Gets Serious About Age Verification Online

Five EU countries are testing a digital wallet for age verification, but progress varies significantly among them.
fromExchangewire
6 hours ago

Petri Kokkonen Appointed Co-Lead of IAB Europe's Programmatic Working Group - ExchangeWire.com

"I'm really excited to step into this shared role with Ralf, and I know that the whole IAB Finland team shares my enthusiasm. There is so much happening in the programmatic landscape right now, with AI impacting every corner of the ecosystem. We need to do all we can to support companies in navigating these changes and continuing to thrive, whether we're talking about buyers, sellers, or intermediaries."
Marketing tech
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
7 hours ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
#ai-security
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
2 days ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
Online marketing
fromMakeUseOf
6 days ago

No, it's not your microphone - this is how advertisers know what you want

Advertisers use data from your online behavior, not microphone recordings, to deliver targeted ads accurately.
Media industry
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Why 'Helpful' Legal AI Is Often The Least Trustworthy - Above the Law

Lawyers distrust legal AI not due to safety concerns, but because it often feels inattentive and overly polite.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 hours ago

Northbeam Adds The Third Leg Of The Attribution Stool With Incrementality Testing | AdExchanger

No single ad measurement methodology is effective for brands with multiple sales points, necessitating a triangulation approach using MTA, MMM, and incrementality testing.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Keyword Blocking Demonetized More Than Half Of Reuters' Brand-Safe Stories | AdExchanger

Advertisers should abandon keyword blocklists to improve ad placements and reach loyal news audiences.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way | Fortune

Public control of AI is essential to ensure it serves the public interest and reflects democratic values.
#meta-platforms
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Marketing tech
fromThe American Prospect
1 day ago

Why We're Removing Our Programmatic Ads - The American Prospect

Programmatic advertising will be removed from The American Prospect's website to respect reader privacy and improve user experience.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
2 days ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
9 hours ago

5 Ways To Regain Trust In Your Marketing Metrics

Many B2B marketing leaders lack trust in their company's marketing measurement, highlighting a significant data confidence gap.
Artificial intelligence
fromInc
2 weeks ago

In the AI Era, Transparency Is the New Currency on Social Media

AI-generated content is inevitable, but brands must use it thoughtfully to maintain trust and engagement.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
17 hours ago

When AI Efficiency Is A Red Flag; Partners Plus Partners | AdExchanger

Medvi exemplifies AI efficiency, earning $400 million last year with two employees, using AI-generated ads for weight-loss drugs.
Digital life
fromSlashGear
2 weeks ago

This Lawsuit Against Big Tech Could Change Social Media's Landscape Forever - SlashGear

A 20-year-old woman claims social media addiction led to her depression and body dysmorphia, challenging platforms' legal protections.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

Most consumers say ads would undermine the trust they're placing in AI search results

63% of US adults trust AI search results less when ads are present.
Law
fromDailywire
1 week ago

Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?

Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

DSP-ite The Trade Desk Backlash, Buyers Aren't Budging; Publicis Goes Full-Court in Sports | AdExchanger

Brand marketers remain skeptical of DSPs' transparency despite efforts from competitors to shift ad spend.
#content-moderation
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI

Meta will drastically reduce human content moderators over the next few years, replacing them with AI-based systems while maintaining human oversight for critical decisions like account appeals and law enforcement reports.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta will move away from human content moderators in favor of more AI

Meta will drastically reduce human content moderators over the next few years, replacing them with AI-based systems while maintaining human oversight for critical decisions like account appeals and law enforcement reports.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Intellectual property law
fromSourcing Journal
1 month ago

Facebook, Instagram Named 'Notorious Markets' by USTR

The USTR's 2025 Notorious Markets List identifies online and physical markets engaging in counterfeiting and piracy, including Meta platforms, causing significant harm to U.S. intellectual property owners, workers, and consumers.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see

The Trade Desk is testing automated buying modes that simplify campaign management by bundling fees into a single price.
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Is this Big Tech's 'big tobacco' event? Groundbreaking Meta/ Google verdict could be gamechanger for EU and Irish watchdogs

A US jury's ruling against Meta and Google for harm caused to a woman may shift public opinion and regulatory pressure in Europe.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

CNN builds in-house agent infrastructure as it prepares for AI-driven media trading

CNN plans to implement agentic infrastructure for media transactions by Q1 2027, focusing on testing and buyer behavior in 2026.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Privacy professionals
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Takes Up Facebook Pixel Privacy Fight

The Supreme Court will decide if the Video Privacy Protection Act applies to modern tracking tools used by video service providers.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Ads Evolve, AI Expands, and Big Tech Faces Pushback

Advertising formats are evolving rapidly, with significant legal and regulatory tensions in the digital ecosystem.
#eu-antitrust
#antitrust
fromwww.paymentsdive.com
4 weeks ago

Meta revamps ad payment policy

Like other companies in the industry, we are updating and streamlining our billing experience for a very small percentage of advertisers. Meta began announcing the change in early March, sending advertisers notification via email and in-product notices.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
2 months ago

FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant. The FTC said it continues to allege that, for more than a decade, Meta Platforms Inc. has "illegally maintained a monopoly" in social networking through anticompetitive conduct "by buying the significant competitive threats it identified in Instagram and WhatsApp."
Tech industry
fromNewsday
2 months ago

FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

The FTC said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant. The FTC said it continues to allege that, for more than a decade, Meta Platforms Inc. has "illegally maintained a monopoly" in social networking through anticompetitive conduct "by buying the significant competitive threats it identified in Instagram and WhatsApp."
Law
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

The EC further pushes to rein-in Google's ad tech monopoly

Google's vertically integrated ad tech stack created structural conflicts enabling exclusionary conduct, prompting EU provisional findings, potential billions in fines, and possible forced divestiture.
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