Advertising
Meta to use AI chat data for ads without user opt-out
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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.
Amazon Echo Show users report frustration over increased ads
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.
Trump halts U.S.-Canada trade talks over Ontario ad featuring Reagan
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President Donald Trump said late Oct. 23, 2025, that he was terminating all U.S.-Canada trade negotiations after Ontario aired a television ad using Ronald Reagan’s 1987 remarks on tariffs, which Trump called “fake.” Ontario Premier Doug Ford later said the province would pause the campaign after this weekend to help restart talks.
Swedish consumer agency criticizes If's ad for misleading message
Sweden's Consumer Agency has criticized insurer If for an ad campaign implying that home insurance covers lost digital information, which it does not. The ads, visible on posters in Stockholm's subway, contrast everyday solutions like backup hard drives against If's claimed substantial help. If defends itself by stating the ad targets a corporate data breach insurance.
Kenya leads Africa in digital marketplace growth
Kenya has been ranked as Africa's fastest-growing digital marketplace, surpassing Nigeria and South Africa in internet advertising. According to PwC's latest report, the country boasts a 16% compounded annual growth rate. This shift highlights a broader migration from traditional media to online platforms.