A landmark California ruling and Australia’s under‑16 social media ban have forced the ad industry to confront funding addictive platforms. But will the industry lead the shift to healthier digital spaces?
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The $200 billion moral dilemma: Should the ad industry fund healthier social media?
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Gemini 3 becomes the default model for AI Overviews
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A pair of updates from Google see the tech giant attempt to gain a further foothold in the battle for AI-powered search supremacy.
Google names Ben King to lead newly merged Singapore-Malaysia business
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King is a 13-year Google veteran.
US v. Google: Experts react to the landmark antitrust showdown
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"A sorely disappointing day in Google antitrust land," says Arielle Garcia, as experts debate whether behavioural remedies are enough to rein in the tech giant.
Google to face ‘modest’ EU antitrust fine over alleged anti-competitive practices: Report
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EU goes soft on big tech as it is no longer expected to hand out heavy fines, and instead favour ending anti-competitive practices, according to a report.
Google admits anti-competitive deals with Telstra and Optus in Australia
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Tech giant faces $35.8 million penalty over Android search defaults, adds to heightened regulator scrutiny across the region.
Google’s AI Overviews is boosting revenue in ads and affiliates for some marketers: report
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top of the charts
TOP OF THE CHARTS: AI-generated summaries are now the first thing users see on Google, and 56% of marketers say they’re seeing gains in web traffic, according to NP Digital report.
Perplexity makes bold $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome as US judge weighs breakup
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As a US judge prepares to rule on Google’s dominance in search, AI startup Perplexity has stepped forward with a $34.5 billion offer to buy the Chrome browser.
Amazon disappears from Google Shopping ads
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After gradually pulling back from Google Shopping for a year, Amazon has come to a full stop, which could impact brands and sellers in the future.
Google tests shopping ads in Gmail’s promotions tab
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Google is transforming Gmail’s promotions tab into a shoppable storefront, letting users browse and buy products directly from their inbox.
Ad Nut stans Google and K-Pop (briefly), then scampers back to safer branches
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In Google's latest, a dad attempts to bond with his teen by embracing Le Serrafim fandom with help from AI tools. Ad Nut is intrigued, mildly impressed, and profoundly grateful to raise squirrel offspring instead.
Google to roll out ads in AI Overviews in seven APAC markets later this year
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The English-language ads, which will be available in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Pakistan and Australia, come as brands seek to tap shifting user behaviour from regular search engines to AI queries.
Meet Aunty M, Google’s new marketing muse bringing ad solutions to life
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In a new episodic series, Google teams up with YouTube star Annette Lee, who as Aunty M explores the tech giant's ads solutions through relatable stories and regional insights.
Google enhances ads portfolio with new AI-powered products
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The tech giant unveiled a series of updates to Google Ads, analytics and search, including launching agentic AI tools.
