This week: Meta denies ads will come to WhatsApp, X users may be charged to battle bots... Social media dominated headlines this week, with Meta’s head of WhatsApp denying reports there were plans to bring ads to the platform to boost [...]

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Meta denies plans to bring ads to WhatsApp; Google appears to be readying Gemini, its conversational AI software, for release; and TikTok Shop opens in the US market. No ads for WhatsApp, says boss Meta's head of [...]

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: agencies concerned by Google ad transparency; Meta unveils new features for Threads as user base sinks; and Alibaba eyes an expansion of its B2B business in the US. Agencies concerned by transparency issues at Google Following Adalytics’ [...]

This week: Meta prohibited from unconsented ad targeting, AI21 Labs cinches USD$155m (~£122m) in funding... In a win for fair ad targeting, the Oslo District Court dismissed Meta's plea for an injunction against an ad targeting ban imposed by Norway's data [...]

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Meta's request for an injunction against a ban from Datatilsynet is denied; Google quietly closes a class action lawsuit concerning its Play Store; and Barb announces it will take over CFlight from early 2024. Meta's injunction [...]

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: PDD Holdings reports revenue has risen by two-thirds; the Premier League announces a crackdown on illegal streaming; and Facebook users in Canada continue to access the site despite Meta's block on news sites. PDD revenue surges PDD [...]

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Uber makes an operating profit for the first time in the company's history; Meta may introduce ad opt-in for Instagram users in Europe; and social media drives sales for a quarter of UK small businesses. Uber [...]

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Meta doubles down on metaverse spend as ad business shows recovery; Netflix reworks its ad partnership with Microsoft against sluggish sales; and THG buys freesheet City A.M. Meta sees ad business rebound Social media giant Meta has [...]

This week: Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic launch a new initiative to regulate AI, X Corp cuts ad prices by up to 50%... AI dominated the tech industry once again this week, which opened with reports that OpenAI's head of trust [...]

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Netflix pulls its "Basic" plan from several markets; Meta shuns news content on its social platforms; and Alibaba pours millions into Lazada. Netflix cans “Basic” plan Netflix’s cheapest ad-free subscription is no longer available in the UK, [...]