Google will require political ads 'prominently disclose' their AI-generated aspects
Minor edits like image resizing and color correction would be exempt from the new rule.
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YouTube is testing fewer, longer ad breaks on its TV apps
You may also see exactly how long you have to wait until you can skip the remaining ads.
Spotify reportedly locks white noise podcasters out of an ad program
The move will impact podcasters' earnings and boost the company's bottom line.
Tech companies are selling your privacy back to you
Omnipresent ads promise security, hoping you’ll buy it.
Google refutes claims it violated its own guidelines and misled advertisers
The company has been accused of 'ad fraud' and not delivering on what brands pay for.
EU could breakup Google’s ad business over antitrust violations
'Google may have abused its dominant position by favoring its own adtech services,' the EU commission wrote.
Twitter's ad sales have reportedly dropped by 59 percent since last year
Advertisers may be spooked by a rise in hate speech and pornography.
Google details its next steps for wiping out Chrome tracking cookies
The Privacy Sandbox API will launch in July’s Chrome release, followed by live testing later this year.
Snapchat is bringing ads to Spotlight and ‘My AI’
The company is testing sponsored links in chats with its generative AI chatbot.
Juul will pay $462 million to 6 states in underage vaping settlement
The deal will also put strict restrictions on how the company can market its products.
Senate bill seeks to break up Google and Meta ad businesses
The AMERICA Act is meant to thwart online ad monopolies.
YouTube reverses course on controversial swearing and monetization policy
Colorful language is now (mostly) allowed.
Twitter opens its advertising platform to cannabis companies
The company is loosening its rules as it faces an advertiser exodus.
Twitter is making millions of dollars from previously banned accounts, report says
The report highlights how valuable a small number of highly polarizing users can be for the platform
Facebook and Instagram will limit ads targeting teens based on gender (updated)
Gender is also off-limits.
Meta rolls out AI ad-targeting tech in an effort to reduce discrimination
The company promised the system as part of a settlement.
Meta fined $414 million in EU for requiring personalized ads
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp may have to change their ad practices.
Twitter is reversing its ban on political ads
"Cause-based" and political ads will return to the platform in the coming weeks
EU will reportedly bar Meta from requiring personalized ads (updated)
Facebook and Instagram may have to use generic ads for some users.
Elon Musk says Apple has ‘fully resumed’ advertising on Twitter
The billionaire made the comment after meeting with Tim Cook.
