AI AI advertising spreads misleading product claims across major platforms AI-generated advertisements promote fraudulent products through fake demonstrations while platforms struggle with detection and enforcement.
Audio Amazon unveils Alexa+ with natural conversation capabilities Amazon introduces generative AI-powered assistant that flows between devices and responds to natural language without wake word repetition.
Search German businesses systematically delete critical reviews using EU Digital Services Act German companies abuse Digital Services Act notification mechanisms to remove unfavorable reviews, creating artificial rating inflation across platforms.
AI xAI sues former engineer for allegedly stealing ChatGPT-beating technology xAI seeks injunction to prevent former employee from working at OpenAI while lawsuit challenges AI industry talent competition practices.
Data Estonian court backs data authority's power to order written assessments Estonia's highest appeals court rules data protection authorities can require controllers to submit written legitimate interest assessments under Article 58(2)(d) GDPR.
AI Perplexity advertising head departs nine months after appointment Taz Patel exits AI search company as platform continues building revenue streams.
Display TTD forces Kokai adoption amid platform resistance Major advertising platform restricts new campaign creation on legacy interface, sparking user concerns about mandatory transition.
Data Google launches enhanced measurement tools for iOS app campaigns Google announces three iOS app campaign updates on August 14, including Target ROAS bidding and expanded on-device measurement capabilities.
AI Amazon blocks AI bots from major tech companies amid commerce battle Amazon escalates efforts to prevent AI companies from accessing e-commerce data as retail giant adds restrictions against Meta, Google, and Huawei crawlers on August 21.
Audio IAB Australia releases alcohol advertising compliance guides for digital audio IAB Australia publishes comprehensive ABAC compliance frameworks targeting publishers and buyers in digital audio advertising market.
Retail Amazon launches manufacturing central to connect sellers with Indian suppliers Amazon expands control over seller supply chain through new portal featuring approved manufacturers across seven product categories.
Video Alphonso co-founder files lawsuit against valuation firm Kroll Lampros Kalampoukas accuses Kroll of deliberately undervaluing Alphonso by $100 million to benefit LG Electronics in their shareholder dispute.
Retail Google releases open-source Merch Intel dashboard Google Marketing Solutions launches free Merch Intel dashboard on GitHub, offering retailers AI-powered pricing intelligence and bestseller analysis tools.
Data Generative AI shows characteristics of general-purpose technology Research suggests widespread applications span beyond software into life sciences, finance sectors with continuous improvement over time.
Video Dotdash Meredith sues Google for antitrust violations, seeking damages Publishing giant files comprehensive lawsuit alleging monopolistic practices harmed ad revenues and violated federal competition laws through systematic market manipulation.
Data Google Analytics enhances ecommerce data functionality Google Analytics expanded ecommerce dimensions and metrics availability in reporting tools on August 25, 2025, improving data accessibility and match type support.
Search Google search highlights quality content amid AI-driven changes Former search liaison presents insights on algorithm updates and AI integration before transitioning to new internal role at Google.
Search Google unveils enhanced AI keyword matching with broad match advancements Google Ads announces advanced AI-powered keyword matching improvements with broad match enhancements, Smart Bidding integration, and new brand control features for 2025.
Video Meta enables dynamic media by default for catalog ads starting September 2025 Meta begins automatic video integration in Advantage+ campaigns, requiring developer preparation for 100% enforcement by October 20, 2025.
Data Ad buyers lose key tool as Prebid breaks auction tracking system Prebid removes cross-platform tracking that helped advertisers detect duplicate bids and waste, leaving demand-side platforms without crucial transparency tools.
Data Austrian authority orders YouTube to honor data access request after 5-year case After half a decade of proceedings, YouTube must provide complete data access including tracking information, storage periods, and data recipients within four weeks.
Display Publishers drive Prebid transaction ID changes amid yield protection concerns Programmatic advertising platform implements bidder-specific identifiers following publisher demands for supply path control despite IAB standards violation.
AI Google Ads launches podcast series with AI Max and channel reporting updates Google unveils first episode of Ads Decoded podcast featuring product managers discussing artificial intelligence-powered search campaigns and automated channel transparency.
Data Microsoft Clarity introduces AI channel groups for traffic analytics Microsoft Clarity launches dedicated tracking for AI platform traffic as chatbots reshape web navigation patterns.
Search Google addresses JavaScript-based paywall guidance Google identifies security vulnerabilities in JavaScript paywalls while publishers face mounting implementation challenges.
