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E-Commerce

Target Warns That If Its AI Shopping Agent Makes an Expensive Mistake, You'll Have to Pay for It

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

The credibility economy. Why AI will redefine how value is measured

Growing unease about AI reflects deeper issues in recognizing value and expertise amidst expanding capabilities.

fromDigiday

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.

fromFuturism

Target Warns That If Its AI Shopping Agent Makes an Expensive Mistake, You'll Have to Pay for It

Big box retailers are shifting responsibility for AI errors onto consumers, highlighting a troubling trend in the retail industry's use of artificial intelligence.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

more#artificial-intelligence

The credibility economy. Why AI will redefine how value is measured

Growing unease about AI reflects deeper issues in recognizing value and expertise amidst expanding capabilities.

fromEntrepreneur

6 hours ago

How to Turn Security From a Bottleneck Into a Revenue Driver

Deals stall due to buyers' inability to quickly verify security, not lack of security itself.

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.

9 hours ago

Business

The real impact of AI on SaaS isn't what investors think | Fortune

Law

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.

E-Commerce

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.

16 hours 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.

Business

9 hours ago

The real impact of AI on SaaS isn't what investors think | Fortune

AI's rise may reshape software markets, but it won't eliminate traditional vendors; instead, it could fuel new opportunities and integrated ecosystems.

Law

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.

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.

more#ai

Non-profit organizations

fromNextgov.com

3 hours ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After LiteLLM-Linked Data Breach - TechRepublic

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a security breach linked to the LiteLLM supply chain attack.

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

Meta freezes AI data work after breach puts training secrets at risk

Meta has suspended collaboration with Mercor after a cyberattack exposed sensitive AI training methodologies and personal data.

fromTechRepublic

3 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After LiteLLM-Linked Data Breach - TechRepublic

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a security breach linked to the LiteLLM supply chain attack.

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

Meta freezes AI data work after breach puts training secrets at risk

Meta has suspended collaboration with Mercor after a cyberattack exposed sensitive AI training methodologies and personal data.

more#ai-security

#meta

fromPsychology Today

6 hours ago

Social Media Companies Fined for Harming User

Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $6 million for creating addictive products that caused psychological harm to a user.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

16 hours 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.

Privacy professionals

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

fromWIRED

Information security

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.

fromPsychology Today

6 hours ago

Social Media Companies Fined for Harming User

Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay $6 million for creating addictive products that caused psychological harm to a user.

16 hours 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.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

fromWIRED

fromHarvard Business Review

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.

more#meta

fromABC7 San Francisco

8 hours ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."

Alternative transportation

Privacy technologies

fromwww.pcmag.com

1 hour 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.

Business intelligence

9 hours ago

How AI Helps Scale Qualitative Customer Research

Generative AI can enhance the market-research process, making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for companies to gather customer data.

Web design

fromMajic 102.3

5 hours ago

How speed is redefining modern branding in today's world

Speed is essential for branding; fast-loading websites enhance professionalism and improve search rankings.

AI and empathy define the next era of marketing systems | MarTech

Brands must build with intention to protect customers from overwhelming experiences and improve retention and profit growth.

What the fees customers hate reveal about your pricing strategy | MarTech

Fees impact customer trust and experience, often reflecting a company's operational choices rather than fair pricing.

7 hours ago

AI and empathy define the next era of marketing systems | MarTech

Brands must build with intention to protect customers from overwhelming experiences and improve retention and profit growth.

What the fees customers hate reveal about your pricing strategy | MarTech

Fees impact customer trust and experience, often reflecting a company's operational choices rather than fair pricing.

more#customer-experience

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.

fromwww.marketingdive.com

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.

Media industry

8 hours 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.

fromwww.marketingdive.com

Intellectual property law

Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from March

The marketing industry is facing a potential slowdown, with significant dips in advertising revenue growth predicted for major platforms like Meta.

more#advertising

#ai-implementation

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

10 hours ago

Is Your AI Investment Actually Paying Off? What Every IP Professional Needs to Know in 2026

Organizations must demonstrate measurable ROI from AI investments or face budget cuts in 2026.

Intellectual property law

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel implemented AI tools at her tech company, leading to widespread adoption and increased efficiency in office tasks.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

10 hours ago

Is Your AI Investment Actually Paying Off? What Every IP Professional Needs to Know in 2026

Organizations must demonstrate measurable ROI from AI investments or face budget cuts in 2026.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel implemented AI tools at her tech company, leading to widespread adoption and increased efficiency in office tasks.

more#ai-implementation

Higher education

Consumer Protection Group Unveils Student AI Bill of Rights

Consumer protection advocates urge higher education institutions to adopt a Student AI Bill of Rights to protect students from AI misuse.

Television

fromInsideHook

18 hours ago

Not Happy About Netflix Price Hikes? Neither Is This Italian Court.

Netflix is facing legal challenges in Italy over subscription price increases, resulting in potential refunds and mandated price reductions.

US news

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Lawmaker Demands Polymarket Remove 219 War Bets After Airman Market Controversy

Polymarket removed a prediction market on a missing U.S. airman after Rep. Seth Moulton condemned it as exploitative during an active rescue operation.

European startups

fromTechCrunch

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are increasingly focused on data privacy as it is viewed as a 'kitchen table' issue by constituents.

Data Privacy At The Kitchen Table | AdExchanger

Data privacy has become a significant concern for lawmakers and constituents, evolving into a key topic of discussion.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

PREMIUM Is Your Phone Spying on You? Nah. It Doesn't Have To.

2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are increasingly focused on data privacy as it is viewed as a 'kitchen table' issue by constituents.

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.

DevOps

fromThe Verge

Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra

Claude subscriptions will no longer cover third-party tools starting tomorrow at 12pm PT.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.

Online marketing

fromMakeUseOf

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.

US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

It's way too easy to cheat now

Generative AI enables undetectable scams, including fake X-rays that deceive even experienced radiologists.

8 hours ago

Three first-party data strategies retail brands are prioritizing now | MarTech

Mid-market retail brands can effectively collect first-party data through loyalty programs, progressive profiling, and content-commerce integration.

fromDigiday

Digiday+ Research: Retailers take a more complex approach to loyalty

Retailers increasingly rely on complex loyalty programs to enhance brand loyalty and adapt to changing market dynamics.

World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

World Cloud Security Day emphasizes the importance of securing cloud data, focusing on identity visibility and flexible cloud adoption for physical security.

fromInfoWorld

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.

World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

World Cloud Security Day emphasizes the importance of securing cloud data, focusing on identity visibility and flexible cloud adoption for physical security.

fromInfoWorld

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.

more#cloud-security

fromFuturism

China Cracking Down on the Types of AI That Are Tearing America Apart

China is implementing strict regulations on AI personalities to protect children and prevent addiction.

Privacy technologies

fromTNW | Insights

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.

fromEntrepreneur

How to Price Your Product Like the Last Unit Sets the Market

The highest-cost marginal customer determines market price, not averages; focus on scarcity and the last unit for effective pricing.

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.

Why Third-Party Risk Is the Biggest Gap in Your Clients' Security Posture

Third-party risk management is now a critical security challenge and growth opportunity for service providers.

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.

6 days ago

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

March saw significant data security incidents including cyberattacks, data purchases by the FBI, and breaches affecting millions of customers.

fromTechCrunch

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.

Why Third-Party Risk Is the Biggest Gap in Your Clients' Security Posture

Third-party risk management is now a critical security challenge and growth opportunity for service providers.

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.

6 days ago

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

March saw significant data security incidents including cyberattacks, data purchases by the FBI, and breaches affecting millions of customers.

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.

Media industry

Pruning The Mediavine; Shoppers Aren't Clicking Amazon's AI Ads | AdExchanger

Digital publishers face challenges due to AI and traffic changes, leading to layoffs and a focus on high-impact areas.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

21 hours ago

Physical Security in Global Arenas: How AI Improves Security at Scale

Agentic physical security uses AI to transform surveillance into proactive threat prevention at large events.

fromEMARKETER

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.

fromInc

12 hours ago

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.

Privacy technologies

fromPCMAG

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.

fromTasting Table

The Grocery Store Deal That's Specifically Designed To Make You Spend More - Tasting Table

Grocery stores use loss leaders to attract customers, often selling items at a loss to encourage additional spending on other products.

fromThe American Prospect

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.

4 hours ago

This one line in Microsoft Copilot's terms of service undermines the entire product-and social media is just noticing

Copilot's Terms of Use caution against reliance on the AI assistant, labeling it for entertainment purposes and warning of potential mistakes.

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.

fromArs Technica

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromBanray

BanRay.eu - Your face is not inventory

Meta's camera-equipped glasses compromise privacy by recording individuals without consent, turning them into data for AI training.

fromTechdirt

2 weeks ago

The Government Uses Targeted Advertising to Track Your Location. Here's What We Need to Do.

Government agencies use online advertising data to track individuals without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.

Privacy technologies

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.

fromArs Technica

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromBanray

BanRay.eu - Your face is not inventory

Meta's camera-equipped glasses compromise privacy by recording individuals without consent, turning them into data for AI training.

fromTechdirt

2 weeks ago

The Government Uses Targeted Advertising to Track Your Location. Here's What We Need to Do.

Government agencies use online advertising data to track individuals without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns.

more#privacy

fromPractical Ecommerce

Shoppers Want AI Help, Not Control

AI enhances shopping by saving time and simplifying decisions, but consumers are hesitant about fully autonomous purchase agents.

fromBenzinga

Socialtrait Launches Predictive Audience Simulation Platform

Behavioral Simulation AI aims to accurately model real human behaviors in social networks.

fromDigiday

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.

fromZDNET

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.