Engadget: Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says . “The lawsuit, which was first reported by Wired, alleges that Meta has run afoul of consumer protection laws in Washington D.C. for misleading Facebook and Instagram users about scams on its apps and that the company has ‘chased profits rather than protecting its users.’ The filing includes numerous […]

Search Engine Land: Advertisers are gearing up to hit Google with mass arbitration claims worth billions . “Google’s legal troubles over its search and ad tech businesses are entering a new phase — one that could expose the company to billions in payouts from advertisers seeking damages after U.S. courts found it illegally monopolized key digital ad markets.”

Digiday: ‘Everything is coming down’: ChatGPT ads are getting cheaper. “Advertising in ChatGPT is already getting cheaper. The rate advertisers pay to reach every thousand users has fallen from $60 at launch nine weeks ago to as low as $25 now — and counting. It’s early days, but marketers quoted Digiday a range of prices.”

Google Fortifies Ad Ecosystem, Cracks Down on 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads

Google is taking a giant leap in protecting user privacy and cracking down on fraud, having blocked over 8.3 billion ads and suspended 24.9 million accounts in a single year. This bold move is part of a broader effort to reshape how apps handle sensitive data, with a focus on transparency and security.

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