AI Apple study exposes fundamental limits in AI reasoning models through puzzle tests Apple researchers challenge AI reasoning claims with systematic puzzle evaluation showing complete performance collapse.
Search FTX debtors sue marketing executive for millions in clawback lawsuit The bankruptcy estate claims Neil Patel and his companies received over $30 million for duplicative and substandard marketing services during the cryptocurrency exchange's final months.
Retail Amazon Posts officially discontinued Amazon's social commerce advertising feature ends operations after years of declining performance, affecting thousands of brands using the Posts API for marketing campaigns.
Data FTC targets media rating companies in sweeping industry probe The commission demands disclosure of operations, finances, and industry relationships from rating organizations amid mounting political pressure.
Data Featured Meta halts covert Android tracking following research disclosure Researchers uncover method allowing Facebook and Instagram apps to link browsing history with user identities through localhost connections.
Search Microsoft appoints Navah Hopkins as new Ads Liaison Microsoft names Navah Hopkins as Ads Liaison with direct Product team reporting to enhance advertiser-platform communication.
Data Microsoft Clarity launches first Ambassador Program for analytics experts Exclusive initiative targets digital marketing professionals to shape platform's future.
Retail German regulators challenge Amazon marketplace pricing policies German competition authority objects to platform's algorithmic price caps affecting 60% of online retail.
AI Microsoft launches Bing Video Creator with Sora integration for mobile users Microsoft debuts free AI video generation tool powered by OpenAI's Sora, rolling out globally on mobile devices today.
Search Featured Claude AI system prompt leak reveals search mechanisms Understanding AI decision-making processes for content discovery and linking strategies.
AI Zapier mandates AI fluency for all new hires Automation company implements comprehensive AI literacy requirements and training programs for recruitment.
Data Irish court approves first class action against Microsoft RTB data breach ICCL secures permission for Ireland's first class action targeting Microsoft's real-time bidding data violations under GDPR.
Search SEOs express widespread fear over Google's AI Mode rollout Nearly half of search professionals report being "scared out of mind" as Google prepares major AI transformation.
Retail Walmart allows Amazon fulfillment for cross-platform sales E-commerce sellers can now use Amazon's MCF service to fulfill Walmart orders under specific conditions.
Data Featured DoubleVerify fraud lawsuit shakes digital ad verification market DoubleVerify faces class action lawsuit alleging systematic fraud and ineffective bot detection amid 36% stock plunge.
Paid-members only Search Google releases AI Max for Search campaigns implementation guide Tool promises 14% boost in conversions with automated targeting and creative optimization features.
Search Google Ads performance max channel reporting now live in select accounts Beta feature provides transparency across Search, YouTube, Display, and other Google channels after month-long wait.
AI Google AI overviews cut traffic by 34% as publishers demand action Brazilian media organizations escalate pressure while traffic plummets amid new AI Mode rollout.
Data German court clarifies cookie banner compliance requirements Appeals court ruling challenges data authority's broad interpretation of consent mandates.
Display Digital advertising 'defied economic gravity' with €118.9bn growth IAB Europe chief economist says sector grew 16% despite 'geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures'.
AI SEO experts really need to stop making up new acronyms Rand Fishkin advocates against new SEO acronyms like AIO and GEO, supporting "Search Everywhere Optimization" instead.
AI Claude adds voice mode to mobile apps Anthropic launches voice conversations on Claude mobile apps for iOS and Android users.
Video Featured European digital ads hit €118.9bn with 16% growth in 2024 Digital advertising surged 16% year-over-year across Europe, reaching €118.9 billion as video and retail media lead expansion.
Search Featured Business Insider cuts 21% of staff citing traffic sensitivity Publisher eliminates coverage verticals and exits commerce while embracing AI automation.
Members only AI Featured Ads.txt fraud cases exceed 100 as AI schemes manipulate digital advertising DoubleVerify identifies growing ads.txt exploitation with over 100 cases since 2017, including AI-generated Synthetic Echo network.
