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AI - Jan 27, 2026 Amazon's product collections bet: 3-10 ASINs and AI will replace headlines

Amazon replaces existing product collections with AI-powered format starting January 28, 2026, requiring 3 ASIN minimum and eliminating custom creative.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Jan 26, 2026 Europe confronts X over Grok risks: child safety fears trigger DSA probe

European Commission extends investigation into X's compliance with Digital Services Act after Grok's deployment raised concerns about manipulated explicit content and child safety.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Jan 25, 2026 Scammers exploit OpenAI's name in fake ad platform targeting marketers

Fake OpenAI Advertising GPT TestFlight app screenshot showing fraudulent beta testing invitation

Digital marketers face new phishing campaign using fraudulent TestFlight app claiming to offer OpenAI advertising credits and campaign tools.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Jan 25, 2026 Dow Jones Factiva passes 8,000 AI-licensed sources as demand surges

Factiva expands licensed content database to 8,000+ sources with USA TODAY, ADWEEK, and The Atlantic, positioning platform as leading AI marketplace for publishers.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Jan 25, 2026 Bot tracking and streaming ads reshape marketing week four

AI bot footprint tracking reveals crawler traffic patterns across digital marketing platforms

Microsoft exposed AI crawler traffic while Netflix doubled advertising revenue and Meta completed Threads monetization during the fourth week of January 2026.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Jan 25, 2026 X exposes algorithm secrets

X algorithm mechanics exposed through open source code release showing internal ranking architecture

X open sources Grok-powered recommendation algorithm revealing engagement scoring mechanics, verification advantages, and 30-minute velocity windows for brands.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Jan 25, 2026 Brazil blocks Meta's WhatsApp AI chatbot ban in surprise move

WhatsApp interface showing Meta AI search integration and messaging features on mobile devices

Brazil's competition authority suspends Meta's controversial policy blocking third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp, following Italy's similar action weeks earlier.

by Luis Rijo

AI - Jan 25, 2026 Marketers bet on AI media despite struggling with generative AI adoption

Generative AI leads consumer trends at 70% while CTV streaming surges to 63% in Mediaocean survey

Mediaocean survey shows 54% of marketers increasing AI media spend while 42% struggle with data quality issues preventing broader AI implementation.

by Luis Rijo