Putin approves advertising on Russian spacecraft

11. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed legal changes allowing advertisements on spacecraft, a move aimed at bolstering the struggling Russian space program. The amendments, effective from January 1, 2026, permit Roscosmos to place ads on state-owned space objects to attract private investment. This comes amid financial woes for Russia's space sector following international sanctions.

Vandals deface New York subway ads for AI companion pendant

Critics have vandalized advertisements for the Friend AI necklace in New York subways, protesting its surveillance features and role in addressing loneliness. The campaign, launched by 22-year-old founder Avi Schiffmann, has sparked widespread backlash online and offline. While Schiffmann defends the device as a supplement to human relationships, detractors warn of privacy risks and societal harms.

Amazon Echo Show users report frustration over increased ads

11. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Owners of Amazon's Echo Show smart displays are increasingly frustrated by a surge in advertisements, leading some to consider ditching the devices. Reports from Reddit and The Verge highlight ads overwhelming home screens, including promotions for the new Alexa+ service. Amazon defends the ads as a way to discover content but has not confirmed any increase.

Meta to use AI chat data for ads without user opt-out

3. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Meta has announced that it will use users' conversations with its AI assistant to personalize advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The company will not provide an opt-out option for this form of ad targeting. This policy begins in the European Union and will expand to other regions.