Data EU follows UK with age verification in 2026 European Commission to launch digital identity system after UK age verification sparks 1,400% VPN surge.
AI OpenAI CEO envisions fundamental shift in human-computer interaction Sam Altman discusses coming transformation from traditional interfaces to AI-powered natural language computing systems.
Data European websites achieve "North Korean consent rates" through payment barriers Companies charge users to refuse tracking while generating only 0.82% revenue increase for news publishers.
AI OpenAI CEO reveals dramatic cost reductions at Federal Reserve conference OpenAI's Sam Altman details 10x annual intelligence cost drops and programming task automation during banking industry discussion.
AI Google AI incorrectly declares journalist Dave Barry dead Artificial intelligence system generates persistent false death claims despite user corrections, highlighting ongoing accuracy issues.
Data Popular dating app exposes 72,000 identity documents in security breach Verification system stored users' selfies and government IDs without proper security measures, highlighting privacy risks in mandatory age checks.
Data Visa and Mastercard become enforcement arms of UK online safety regulations Financial networks now implementing government censorship policies across digital platforms, from Steam to adult content sites.
Audio Deezer grants Azerion exclusive audio and video monetization in Brazil First-ever exclusive partnership for global music platform opens new revenue streams through programmatic technology integration.
Data AudienceProject now available in Canada through NLogic partnership Independent measurement solution launches across digital platforms including CTV, social media and streaming.
AI Google Cloud projects $1 trillion agentic AI market by 2040 Google Cloud report reveals autonomous AI systems could generate $1 trillion market by 2040 with 90% enterprise adoption.
Data CNIL study reveals economic benefits of data protection officers in companies French data protection authority analyzes financial returns from DPO appointments across 3,625 organizations.
Data UK online safety law sparks massive VPN surge VPN provider reports massive surge after age verification requirements take effect for adult content sites.
AI Marketing concerns over AI search may be overblown, study finds NP Digital research set to be released next week challenges industry fears about traffic devastation.
Search Google drops sponsored label for find related products ads Google removes "sponsored" labels from commercial search suggestions, replacing them with smaller disclaimers for advertising transparency.
Social House committee exposes how EU's DSA targets American political speech Congressional investigation reveals European Union regulators classify common political statements as illegal hate speech under Digital Services Act, potentially affecting global content moderation policies.
Data Japan mobile app market shows diversified growth with finance leading surge Report reveals 50% jump in finance app installs while gaming maintains steady growth trajectory.
Search Amazon removes all Google Shopping ads globally in 48 hours Amazon withdraws completely from Google Shopping between July 21-23, ending its global advertising presence across US, UK, and German markets.
Data German court ruling on cookie consent could impact tag management practices Hannover administrative court finds Google Tag Manager requires consent, raising questions for marketing tech.
Audio Audio advertising market shows promise amid 22% engagement gap AdsWizz releases comprehensive report revealing significant opportunities in programmatic audio.
DOOH Office emerges as key advertising environment for reaching business travellers New research reveals 68% of UK professionals book travel from office locations, positioning digital screens as prime advertising touchpoints.
Data CNIL finalizes recommendations for AI system development under GDPR French data watchdog clarifies technical requirements for artificial intelligence models and training data annotation.
Data Sweden reclaims top spot as European innovation reaches €118.9bn milestone Sweden retakes lead in European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 as digital advertising sector demonstrates resilience with record growth across 27 member states.
Search Google AI Overviews drive 10% search growth as Alphabet reports $96.4B revenue AI-powered search features generate increased query volume while company beats earnings expectations with 14% growth.
AI Research paper exposes flaw in AI productivity claims Stanford study reveals evaluation gap undermining industry growth projections.
AI DuckDuckGo users can now block AI images from search results Privacy search engine adds toggle to hide AI-generated content from image searches.
