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NY Law Requires Disclosure of “Synthetic Performers” in Ads
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NY Law Requires Disclosure of “Synthetic Performers” in Ads
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NY Law Requires Disclosure of “Synthetic Performers” in Ads
Although the law applies to ads for most products and services, it does not apply to ads or promotional materials for expressive works—such as movies, TV…
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December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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NY Law Requires Disclosure of “Synthetic Performers” in Ads
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NY Law Requires Disclosure of “Synthetic Performers” in Ads
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Christmas ads with no food? Britain’s greatest festive tradition goes on a diet
As a result of new Less Healthy Food (LHF) restrictions, Brits are seeing less Christmas food in ads
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As a result of new Less Healthy Food (LHF) restrictions, Brits are seeing less Christmas food in ads
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Christmas ads with no food? Britain’s greatest festive tradition goes on a diet
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December 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Christmas ads with no food? Britain’s greatest festive tradition goes on a diet
As a result of new Less Healthy Food (LHF) restrictions, Brits are seeing less Christmas food in ads
www.thedrum.com/opinion/chri...
As a result of new Less Healthy Food (LHF) restrictions, Brits are seeing less Christmas food in ads
www.thedrum.com/opinion/chri...
Imagine the dangers of marketing energy drinks to kids
Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks. His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.
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Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks. His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.
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Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks
His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.
arstechnica.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Imagine the dangers of marketing energy drinks to kids
Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks. His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks. His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
On the Internet, Nobody Knows You’re a Human
Deepfakes and chatbots are now good enough that many web users don’t trust they are interacting with real people.
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
Deepfakes and chatbots are now good enough that many web users don’t trust they are interacting with real people.
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
On the Internet, Nobody Knows You’re a Human
Deepfakes and chatbots are now good enough that many web users don’t trust they are interacting with real people.
www.bloomberg.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On the Internet, Nobody Knows You’re a Human
Deepfakes and chatbots are now good enough that many web users don’t trust they are interacting with real people.
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
Deepfakes and chatbots are now good enough that many web users don’t trust they are interacting with real people.
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
How a Push for More IPOs Fueled a Wave of Scams
‘Emerging growth companies’ got special treatment, and now the label is a red flag
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‘Emerging growth companies’ got special treatment, and now the label is a red flag
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How a Push for More IPOs Fueled a Wave of Scams
“Emerging growth companies” received special treatment, and now the label has become a red flag.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
How a Push for More IPOs Fueled a Wave of Scams
‘Emerging growth companies’ got special treatment, and now the label is a red flag
www.wsj.com/finance/stoc...
‘Emerging growth companies’ got special treatment, and now the label is a red flag
www.wsj.com/finance/stoc...
The Publicity War Between AT&T and T-Mobile Is Getting Ugly
T-Mobile and Verizon are looking to lure competitors’ customers, while AT&T is taking legal action
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T-Mobile and Verizon are looking to lure competitors’ customers, while AT&T is taking legal action
www.wsj.com/business/tel...
The Publicity War Between AT&T and T-Mobile Is Getting Ugly
T-Mobile and Verizon are looking to lure competitors’ customers, while AT&T is taking legal action
www.wsj.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Publicity War Between AT&T and T-Mobile Is Getting Ugly
T-Mobile and Verizon are looking to lure competitors’ customers, while AT&T is taking legal action
www.wsj.com/business/tel...
T-Mobile and Verizon are looking to lure competitors’ customers, while AT&T is taking legal action
www.wsj.com/business/tel...
Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000 From Him. His Bank Declined to Refund Him.
Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/b...
Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/b...
Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000 From Him. His Bank Declined to Refund Him.
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000 From Him. His Bank Declined to Refund Him.
Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/b...
Citibank said it couldn’t recover the funds, which criminals wired from inside his account.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/b...
They Answered an Ad for Surrogates, and Found Themselves in a Nightmare
Eve was one of dozens of Thai women who traveled 4,000 miles — only to be trapped by the dark side of the global fertility industry.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/m...
Eve was one of dozens of Thai women who traveled 4,000 miles — only to be trapped by the dark side of the global fertility industry.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/m...
They Answered an Ad for Surrogates, and Found Themselves in a Nightmare
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December 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
They Answered an Ad for Surrogates, and Found Themselves in a Nightmare
Eve was one of dozens of Thai women who traveled 4,000 miles — only to be trapped by the dark side of the global fertility industry.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/m...
Eve was one of dozens of Thai women who traveled 4,000 miles — only to be trapped by the dark side of the global fertility industry.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/m...
Here's the latest in our Monetizing Minors series: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice)
Brand partnerships worthy of a big "doom!"
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Brand partnerships worthy of a big "doom!"
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Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice) -
Brand partnerships worthy of a big "doom!"
truthinadvertising.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Here's the latest in our Monetizing Minors series: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice)
Brand partnerships worthy of a big "doom!"
truthinadvertising.org/articles/mon...
Brand partnerships worthy of a big "doom!"
truthinadvertising.org/articles/mon...
The Most Deceptive Ads of 2025
Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.
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Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.
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The Most Deceptive Ads of 2025 -
Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.
truthinadvertising.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Most Deceptive Ads of 2025
Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.
truthinadvertising.org/articles/the...
Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.
truthinadvertising.org/articles/the...
Why the Most “Accurate” Glucose Monitors Are Failing Some
Users For diabetics who rely on them, lived experience trumps metrics
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Users For diabetics who rely on them, lived experience trumps metrics
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Why the Most “Accurate” Glucose Monitors Are Failing Some Users
User reports highlight the gap between accuracy in clinical trials and real-world use.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Why the Most “Accurate” Glucose Monitors Are Failing Some
Users For diabetics who rely on them, lived experience trumps metrics
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Users For diabetics who rely on them, lived experience trumps metrics
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Solicitor general urges Supreme Court to review ‘skinny labeling’ and generic drug access
Skinny labeling refers to a process in which a generic drug company seeks regulatory approval to market its medicine for a specific use, but not other patented uses.
www.statnews.com/pharmalot/20...
Skinny labeling refers to a process in which a generic drug company seeks regulatory approval to market its medicine for a specific use, but not other patented uses.
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Solicitor general urges Supreme Court to review ‘skinny labeling’ and generic drug access
In a closely watched case, the U.S. solicitor general has urged the Supreme Court to review a controversy over so-called skinny labels for medicines.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Solicitor general urges Supreme Court to review ‘skinny labeling’ and generic drug access
Skinny labeling refers to a process in which a generic drug company seeks regulatory approval to market its medicine for a specific use, but not other patented uses.
www.statnews.com/pharmalot/20...
Skinny labeling refers to a process in which a generic drug company seeks regulatory approval to market its medicine for a specific use, but not other patented uses.
www.statnews.com/pharmalot/20...
Supreme Court appears likely to approve Trump’s firing of FTC Democrat
Conservative justices seem ready to back Trump control of independent agencies.
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Conservative justices seem ready to back Trump control of independent agencies.
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Supreme Court appears likely to approve Trump’s firing of FTC Democrat
Conservative justices seem ready to back Trump control of independent agencies.
arstechnica.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Supreme Court appears likely to approve Trump’s firing of FTC Democrat
Conservative justices seem ready to back Trump control of independent agencies.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Conservative justices seem ready to back Trump control of independent agencies.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Australia Has Banned Social Media for Kids Under 16. How Does It Work?
Young teenagers in Australia have been barred from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok in one of the toughest crackdowns on digital platforms in the democratic world.
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Young teenagers in Australia have been barred from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok in one of the toughest crackdowns on digital platforms in the democratic world.
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Australia Has Banned Social Media for Kids Under 16. How Does It Work?
Young teenagers in Australia have been barred from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok in one of the toughest crackdowns on digital platforms in the democratic world.
www.bloomberg.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Australia Has Banned Social Media for Kids Under 16. How Does It Work?
Young teenagers in Australia have been barred from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok in one of the toughest crackdowns on digital platforms in the democratic world.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Young teenagers in Australia have been barred from social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok in one of the toughest crackdowns on digital platforms in the democratic world.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
People May Be Less Vulnerable to Phishing Scams When Using Mobile Phones
Study suggests people are more risk-avoidant when using their phones, so they tend to avoid clicking on links altogether
www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...
Study suggests people are more risk-avoidant when using their phones, so they tend to avoid clicking on links altogether
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People May Be Less Vulnerable to Phishing Scams When Using Mobile Phones
A recent study suggests people are more risk-avoidant when using their phones, so they tend to avoid clicking on links altogether.
www.wsj.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
People May Be Less Vulnerable to Phishing Scams When Using Mobile Phones
Study suggests people are more risk-avoidant when using their phones, so they tend to avoid clicking on links altogether
www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...
Study suggests people are more risk-avoidant when using their phones, so they tend to avoid clicking on links altogether
www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...
Inside the Dark and Predatory World of Crypto Casinos
Although they are not legal in many countries including the U.S., the casinos have become gambling havens where teenagers and problem gamblers play and even earn income by promoting the sites according to the NYT
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Although they are not legal in many countries including the U.S., the casinos have become gambling havens where teenagers and problem gamblers play and even earn income by promoting the sites according to the NYT
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Online Crypto Casinos Use Celebrities and Livestreamers to Recruit Gamblers
Using exploitative marketing strategies, the illicit gambling websites have profited and lured in a young generation of gamblers.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Inside the Dark and Predatory World of Crypto Casinos
Although they are not legal in many countries including the U.S., the casinos have become gambling havens where teenagers and problem gamblers play and even earn income by promoting the sites according to the NYT
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Although they are not legal in many countries including the U.S., the casinos have become gambling havens where teenagers and problem gamblers play and even earn income by promoting the sites according to the NYT
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Paul McCartney Joins Fight to Stop EU's Renaming of Vegetarian 'Burgers' and 'Steaks'
Former Beatle urges EU leaders to reject a proposal that would ban plant-based products from using terms including “sausages” and “egg white"
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Former Beatle urges EU leaders to reject a proposal that would ban plant-based products from using terms including “sausages” and “egg white"
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Paul McCartney Joins Fight to Stop EU's Renaming of Vegetarian 'Burgers' and 'Steaks'
Former Beatle urges EU leaders to reject a proposal that would ban plant-based products from using terms including “sausages” and “egg white." The final decision is slated to be made later this week.
people.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Paul McCartney Joins Fight to Stop EU's Renaming of Vegetarian 'Burgers' and 'Steaks'
Former Beatle urges EU leaders to reject a proposal that would ban plant-based products from using terms including “sausages” and “egg white"
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Former Beatle urges EU leaders to reject a proposal that would ban plant-based products from using terms including “sausages” and “egg white"
people.com/paul-mccartn...
A viral TikTok video on electricity shopping shows how easily misinformation spreads
A quick social media tip spreads far and wide, while the important facts never made the cut. h/t @consumerworld
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A quick social media tip spreads far and wide, while the important facts never made the cut. h/t @consumerworld
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A viral TikTok video on electricity shopping shows how easily misinformation spreads
TikTok clips replace real news—and even simple facts get distorted.
www.dallasnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A viral TikTok video on electricity shopping shows how easily misinformation spreads
A quick social media tip spreads far and wide, while the important facts never made the cut. h/t @consumerworld
www.dallasnews.com/news/watchdo...
A quick social media tip spreads far and wide, while the important facts never made the cut. h/t @consumerworld
www.dallasnews.com/news/watchdo...
Google Tells Advertisers It’ll Bring Ads to Gemini in 2026
The discussions mark the first time advertisers have heard directly from Google about monetizing its Gemini AI chatbot
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The discussions mark the first time advertisers have heard directly from Google about monetizing its Gemini AI chatbot
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EXCLUSIVE: Google Tells Advertisers It’ll Bring Ads to Gemini in 2026
The discussions mark the first time advertisers have heard directly from Google about monetizing its Gemini AI chatbot
www.adweek.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Google Tells Advertisers It’ll Bring Ads to Gemini in 2026
The discussions mark the first time advertisers have heard directly from Google about monetizing its Gemini AI chatbot
www.adweek.com/media/google...
The discussions mark the first time advertisers have heard directly from Google about monetizing its Gemini AI chatbot
www.adweek.com/media/google...
Meta offers EU users ad-light option in push to end investigation
Facebook agrees to change “pay or consent” model after talks with European Commission.
arstechnica.com/information-...
Facebook agrees to change “pay or consent” model after talks with European Commission.
arstechnica.com/information-...
Meta offers EU users ad-light option in push to end investigation
Facebook agrees to change “pay or consent” model after talks with European Commission.
arstechnica.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Meta offers EU users ad-light option in push to end investigation
Facebook agrees to change “pay or consent” model after talks with European Commission.
arstechnica.com/information-...
Facebook agrees to change “pay or consent” model after talks with European Commission.
arstechnica.com/information-...
San Francisco Sues Food Makers Over Ultraprocessed Products
The lawsuit seeks an order prohibiting deceptive marketing by the food companies and requiring that they take steps to mitigate the health effects of their products.
www.wsj.com/business/ret...
The lawsuit seeks an order prohibiting deceptive marketing by the food companies and requiring that they take steps to mitigate the health effects of their products.
www.wsj.com/business/ret...
San Francisco Sues Food Makers Over Ultraprocessed Products
Food-company stocks sag after city alleges several suppliers knowingly manufacture and market harmful foods.
www.wsj.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
San Francisco Sues Food Makers Over Ultraprocessed Products
The lawsuit seeks an order prohibiting deceptive marketing by the food companies and requiring that they take steps to mitigate the health effects of their products.
www.wsj.com/business/ret...
The lawsuit seeks an order prohibiting deceptive marketing by the food companies and requiring that they take steps to mitigate the health effects of their products.
www.wsj.com/business/ret...
These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
Engineer proves that Kohler’s smart toilet cameras aren’t very private
The $599 toilet bowl attachment uses “optical sensors and validated machine-learning algorithms” to deliver “valuable insights into your health and wellness.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
The $599 toilet bowl attachment uses “optical sensors and validated machine-learning algorithms” to deliver “valuable insights into your health and wellness.
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Engineer proves that Kohler’s smart toilet cameras aren’t very private
Kohler is getting the scoop on people’s poop.
arstechnica.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Engineer proves that Kohler’s smart toilet cameras aren’t very private
The $599 toilet bowl attachment uses “optical sensors and validated machine-learning algorithms” to deliver “valuable insights into your health and wellness.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
The $599 toilet bowl attachment uses “optical sensors and validated machine-learning algorithms” to deliver “valuable insights into your health and wellness.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
Svedka’s First Super Bowl Ad Will Be Made Primarily With AI
Vodka brand’s ‘Fembot’ character is back after more than 10 years in retirement
www.wsj.com/articles/sve...
Vodka brand’s ‘Fembot’ character is back after more than 10 years in retirement
www.wsj.com/articles/sve...
Svedka’s First Super Bowl Ad Will Be Made Primarily With AI
Vodka brand’s ‘Fembot’ character is back after more than 10 years in retirement.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Svedka’s First Super Bowl Ad Will Be Made Primarily With AI
Vodka brand’s ‘Fembot’ character is back after more than 10 years in retirement
www.wsj.com/articles/sve...
Vodka brand’s ‘Fembot’ character is back after more than 10 years in retirement
www.wsj.com/articles/sve...
Medicare Scammers Are Calling Seniors 50 Times a Day, Trying to Trap Them
Complaints about the calls have risen, and some older Americans have discovered that their Medicare accounts were already compromised.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/b...
Complaints about the calls have risen, and some older Americans have discovered that their Medicare accounts were already compromised.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/b...
Medicare Scammers Are Calling Seniors 50 Times a Day, Trying to Trap Them
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Medicare Scammers Are Calling Seniors 50 Times a Day, Trying to Trap Them
Complaints about the calls have risen, and some older Americans have discovered that their Medicare accounts were already compromised.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/b...
Complaints about the calls have risen, and some older Americans have discovered that their Medicare accounts were already compromised.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/b...