AI IAS identifies AI-generated slop sites as major ad quality threat Advertising verification company warns marketers about low-quality content sites driven by artificial intelligence tools, with quality inventory delivering 91% higher conversion rates.
AI Large language models lack true reasoning capabilities, researchers argue Large language models function through sophisticated retrieval rather than genuine reasoning, according to research published across multiple studies in 2025.
AI Commission releases AI Act guidelines and Meta won't sign code of practice European Commission publishes comprehensive AI model guidelines and Meta announces it won't sign the AI code of practice, citing legal uncertainties.
AI Triton Digital adds AI voice cloning for programmatic podcast ads Spreaker platform partners with ekoz.ai to deliver scalable host-read advertisements using artificial intelligence technology
AI IBM replies on Reddit AMA about agentic AI Company answers questions about agentic AI technology through community discussion on Reddit platform.
AI Google search calls small businesses for customers automatically New AI feature contacts local shops and restaurants to check prices and book appointments.
AI Raptive study shows AI content cuts reader trust by half Raptive research reveals suspected AI content reduces reader trust 50% and hurts brand ad performance by 14%.
AI WP Engine introduces AI toolkit for enhanced WordPress search WP Engine announces Smart Search AI, AI-Powered Recommendations, and Managed Vector Database for seamless WordPress integration.
AI Nearly 90% of advertisers will use AI to build video ads by 2026 IAB report reveals 86% of buyers using AI for video ads, with CTV inventory becoming 47% biddable as performance metrics dominate.
Display Vodafone increases news ad inventory 10% with AI brand suitability strategy Telecom leader achieves 41% block rate reduction using DoubleVerify technology.
AI Anthropic unveils comprehensive financial analysis platform with Claude AI company launches unified solution targeting banks, asset managers, and insurers with expanded data integrations.
AI Index Exchange invests in First Party Capital as programmatic enters AI-powered phase Index Exchange CEO Andrew Casale and First Party Capital general partner Ciarán O'Kane discuss accelerated innovation cycles at Cannes 2025 conference.
Search Marketing agency proves AI responses can be manipulated through targeted content Study confirms successful influence of ChatGPT and Perplexity using low-authority expired domains with minimal investment.
AI Netherlands regulatory sandbox to launch by 2026 as EU clarifies AI rules Dutch privacy authority maps compliance pathways amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
AI xAI's Grok 4 drives 17% user surge amid intensifying AI search competition xAI's Grok 4 announcement on July 9 generated 17% next-day user increase and 50% app downloads, setting new benchmarks.
Search Brainlabs report reveals AI search fundamentally changes SEO Brainlabs study shows AI Overviews now appear in 200 countries while marketing teams struggle to adapt.
AI Meta bets billions on AI data centers requiring massive energy and water Meta announces unprecedented AI infrastructure investment with gigawatt-scale data centers demanding substantial energy consumption.
AI NotebookLM introduces featured notebooks with expert-curated content Google launches featured notebooks section with content from The Economist, The Atlantic, and expert authors on July 14.
AI AI chatbots start talking with each other using Perplexity Comet browser enables AI-to-AI conversations in customer support chats on July 14, 2025.
AI Perplexity buys OS.ai domain to build AI operating system AI search company Perplexity purchased the premium domain OS.ai to develop its own operating system powered by artificial intelligence.
AI Berkeley researcher proposes collectivist approach to artificial intelligence development Digital marketing could benefit from new economic perspective that prioritizes social welfare over individual systems.
AI Dutch grid crisis exposes Europe's AI energy infrastructure gap Europe faces a stark reality check as artificial intelligence demands strain power grids.
AI French data watchdog rejects AI age cameras in tobacco shops France's privacy authority declares enhanced surveillance systems neither necessary nor proportionate for age verification, citing GDPR violations and surveillance concerns.
AI IBM drives agentic AI adoption through Reddit marketing campaign Company uses community engagement and technical documentation to promote watsonx platform across enterprises.
Social Meta unveils Creative breakdown for Flexible formats and AI generated image ads Meta introduced a new 'Creative' breakdown option in Ads Manager on July 11, 2025, enabling advertisers to analyze ad performance by specific creative elements for the first time.
