Search Google introduces AI Mode search feature to UK users Conversational search interface brings advanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities to British market.
Retail Chrome introduces AI-powered store reviews for safer online shopping Chrome's new store review feature uses AI to aggregate reviews from multiple sources, helping shoppers evaluate retailers.
AI Looker Studio introduces Code Interpreter for advanced data analysis New Python-powered feature enables natural language queries and advanced analytics for Pro subscribers.
AI Similarweb launches dual tracking platform for AI search optimization Comprehensive platform measures both brand visibility and traffic from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI platforms.
Social Meta expands Threads API with advanced features for developers Meta introduces comprehensive platform enhancements including polls, location tagging, and real-time webhooks as usage grows.
Display Extensive regulation kills digital political advertising in EU Major digital ad platforms abandon European political ads citing complex compliance challenges under TTPA regulation.
Search Google opens alpha testing for new Trends API targeting developers and journalists Early access program provides programmatic access to five years of search data with consistent scaling and geographic breakdowns.
Search Google disputes Pew study showing AI Overviews reduce clicks by half Search giant calls methodology "flawed" as research shows 8% click rate with AI summaries versus 15% without them.
Data Utiq expands to Italy with Adhub Media partnership for privacy-first ads Privacy-focused advertising technology company launches sixth European market through partnership with Italian digital publisher operating Notizie.it and seven vertical platforms.
Data Israel's privacy authority publishes data protection officer guidance draft The Privacy Protection Authority published comprehensive guidelines for DPO appointments, anticipating Amendment 13 implementation on August 14, 2025.
Data Kentucky files lawsuit against Temu over data collection practices Kentucky Attorney General files consumer protection lawsuit against Chinese e-commerce platform over alleged spyware capabilities.
AI McKinsey: AI agents reshape advertising landscape New McKinsey analysis reveals 13 frontier technologies driving transformation in marketing, with agentic AI and autonomous systems leading shift from experimental to practical applications.
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.
