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A court in Frankfurt, Germany has ruled that Meta is legally responsible for fraudulent advertisements run on Facebook and Instagram. The decision means the company can be held accountable when users are deceived by scam ads on its platforms, potentially opening the door to further liability claims. It adds to Meta's mounting legal pressure in Europe over platform content and advertising practices.

Disney+ has updated its user agreement so that all subscriptions, including ad-free tiers, permit the company to show advertising before movies. The change has drawn criticism from subscribers who paid specifically to avoid ads, with consumer rights observers flagging the update as a potential regression in what customers were promised when signing up.

A new write-up claims ChatGPT now draws on data collected through an advertising tracker to learn what users do on other websites, raising fresh privacy concerns. Commenters online are debating how much personal browsing data is being fed into the chatbot and whether users have any way to opt out of the practice.

A new study found that people watching World Cup coverage are exposed to branding for junk food, alcohol and gambling roughly every seven seconds. The findings raise concerns about the volume of unhealthy product marketing reaching audiences, including children, during major sporting events. Critics say broadcast sponsorship rules are failing to shield viewers from harmful advertising.

Meta has announced plans to use photos that users upload to its platforms to help generate targeted advertising content with artificial intelligence. The move would let advertisers tap into personal images for ad creation and targeting, raising fresh questions about privacy and consent. Discussion is focused on what the policy means for user data and whether people can realistically opt out.

Ads promoting the Trump administration, funded by US taxpayer money, are facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Lawmakers from both parties are questioning the use of public funds for what they see as political or self-promotional advertising, making the spending an unusual point of cross-party agreement in a divided political climate.

A new White House advertisement is facing a wave of criticism, with commentators objecting to its messaging and tone. Critics have taken to social media to call the ad divisive and inappropriate use of official government communications, while supporters argue it makes a legitimate political point. The spot has quickly become a talking point in US political debate.

The Trump administration is moving to lower US fuel economy standards while continuing to run taxpayer-funded advertising. The twin developments, reported by AP News, tie together public spending on political messaging with a regulatory rollback on vehicle efficiency requirements, drawing criticism over the use of public money and the environmental impact of weaker emissions rules.

Disney+ has updated its subscriber agreement so that every plan, including ad-free tiers, can carry advertising. The change means subscribers no longer have a guaranteed way to avoid ads, a move critics see as another step in streaming services abandoning ad-free promises after lowering prices on such tiers. Viewers are discussing what this means for the value of premium plans and whether competitors will follow.

The White House is broadening a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign that features and promotes President Trump. The expansion of the campaign is drawing criticism over the use of public money for messaging that boosts the president personally, renewing debate about the ethics and legality of government-funded political promotion.

The Trump administration has used taxpayer money to air an advertisement from President Trump's 2024 election campaign, according to a report by PBS. The move raises questions about the use of public funds for partisan political messaging, blending official government communications with campaign material and prompting scrutiny over ethics rules that separate government spending from electoral activity.

OpenAI is paying a network of influencers on Instagram and other platforms to promote ChatGPT and shape public perception of the company as a force for good in the world. The strategy involves sponsored posts and advertising partnerships that present the AI company in a favorable light, raising questions about the authenticity of the pro-AI content spreading across social media.

A legal expert on CNN condemned taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting Donald Trump, calling the practice 'a crime'. The remarks have fuelled debate over whether the administration is improperly using public money for political messaging. Critics say it blurs the line between government communication and campaign promotion, while supporters are likely to dismiss the accusation as partisan overreach.

Research from the University of Bristol indicates that FIFA World Cup 26 broadcasts in 2026 could feature as many as nine advertisements per minute, a figure being described as "the price of the beautiful game". Commentators are debating how commercial saturation will affect the viewing experience at football's biggest tournament, with many criticising the growing encroachment of advertising into live sport coverage.

The Trump administration has spent more than $1 million in public funds on advertising promoting the president on the airwaves. Experts, including a former Bush White House ethics lawyer, say the campaign likely violates federal laws banning propaganda and political activity by government employees. Some Republicans have also voiced concern about the ads, adding pressure from within the president's own party.

Meta is running paid advertisements promoting luxury homes in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to reports circulating online. Critics point out the contradiction: the platform bans ads for counterfeit goods and unauthorized pharmaceuticals, yet accepts money from Israeli real estate companies marketing properties on Palestinian land. Settlements are considered illegal under international law, and the ads are drawing accusations that Meta is profiting from their promotion.

Meta unveiled Muse, a new AI agent, at its Connect event, but the launch has drawn criticism. Commenters question whether users can trust the company with sensitive information, given that Meta's core business model relies on selling targeted advertising. Skeptics argue trust, not technology, is the main hurdle for adoption.

Online sports betting company DraftKings is reported to be using AI to identify customers most likely to place losing bets and respond to gambling promotions. Critics describe the practice as a form of online behavioral advertising that personalizes promotions to vulnerable gamblers, raising concerns about predatory targeting and the ethics of AI-driven marketing in the gambling industry.

YouTube, TikTok and Meta are refusing paid advertising for Alex Gibney's documentary film 'Musk', reportedly citing 'political content' policies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, X has declined even to respond to the film's distributor. Critics call the refusals alarming, arguing that a handful of corporations are effectively deciding which content reaches the public. The film examines Elon Musk, who owns X, making the platform's silence especially contentious.