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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meta sues Brazilians for using deepfakes in false health product ads

Meta is suing individuals and companies in Brazil, China, and Vietnam for using deepfake technology to create fake advertisements featuring celebrities and well-known brands.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN Bloc Expels Camila Leรณn's Alternate for Abstaining on Law to Strengthen Mining and Energy Sectors

Paco Cepeda has been expelled from the ADS party after voting abstention on a significant economic law.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Constitutional Court Rules 'Bundled Sales of Ads between Terrestrial and Local/Small Broadcasters' Constitutional

The Constitutional Court of Korea has upheld the system of bundling advertisements from terrestrial broadcasters with those from local and small broadcasters as constitutional.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

One in Four Ads: The Great Fraud Machinery on Social Media

Research has revealed that one in four ads on Meta platforms in Germany is associated with fraudulent activities, suggesting a sophisticated industry at play.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

This French Waze is booming on the App Store and Google Play: what Roole Map does better than its competitors

Roole Map, a French GPS navigation app, is gaining popularity by topping the charts on mobile app stores with its user-friendly approach and lack of ads.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First the jibe of 'chokers', but after India's humiliating defeat, now no ads, no promos, no new punchline

After India's significant loss to South Africa, the promotional content taunting the team has been removed, illustrating the risks of arrogance in sports advertising.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Crockett blasts โ€˜leftโ€™ for alleged skin darkening in ads as Texas Senate clash heats up

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticizes alleged racially motivated attacks from the left during the contentious Texas Senate race.

Feb 20 โ€ข 23:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Federal MPs accept free sport tickets from gambling companies amid calls to restrict wagering ads

Several Australian federal politicians have accepted free sports tickets from gambling firms as discussions intensify on limiting advertising and regulating the betting industry.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Sad Story of the Kinder Chocolate Boy: Abandonment, a Lonely Childhood, and the Drag Queen Facet

The article chronicles the life of Alessandro Egger, a child model who became famous for his role in Kinder chocolate ads but faced a lonely and challenging upbringing.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Leaked documents from Facebook confirm experts' worst nightmares

Leaked documents reveal that Meta generates significant revenue from fraudulent ads while stalling control measures and hiding the extent of the issue from regulators.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

New 'disgraceful' revelations about Facebook cause both experts and politicians to speak out

Experts and politicians in Denmark express shock over revelations that Meta, owner of Facebook, has profited significantly from fraudulent ads while decreasing oversight of these deceptive practices.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Life & Tech

FOTO โŸฉ Amacone, wants to find fellow travelers and lively companions from the Latvian prairies. How Latvians got to know each other earlier.

As Valentine's Day approaches, the article reflects on how Latvians historically connected, particularly through personal ads, contrasting past methods with today's digital approaches.

Feb 13 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Job Ads - Trap: How the Fraud Under the Pretense of Job Finding Is Set Up

Job scams disguised as legitimate employment opportunities are on the rise in Greece, exploiting individuals' need for work and dreams of overseas opportunities.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delays in Rai1 and Rai2 programming. Flood of ads like on commercial TVs. Warning from the Regulator

Italian public broadcasters Rai1 and Rai2 are experiencing systematic delays in their prime-time programming, attributed to an excessive amount of commercials, prompting a warning from the telecommunications regulator AgCom.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

MEGA and Anixe Net Innovate and Introduce Pause Ads to the Greek Market for the First Time

MEGA, in collaboration with Anixe Net, has introduced Pause Ads in Greece, which appear during video playback when a user pauses the content.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer blasts Reform's 'racist rhetoric' as MP doubles down on ads rant

Keir Starmer criticizes Reform MP Sarah Pochin for her remarks on the representation of Black and Asian individuals in advertisements, accusing her party of promoting racist rhetoric.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Scientist at OpenAI resigns in protest against ads being introduced to ChatGPT

A researcher at OpenAI has resigned due to the company's decision to introduce advertisements in ChatGPT, mirroring practices seen at Facebook and Meta.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

No one should witness this โ€“ still, it happens 190 times a month

European social media users were exposed to scam ads 993 billion times in 2025, according to Juniper Research.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Children in England โ€˜bombardedโ€™ with online ads for harmful products

A study reveals that children in England are frequently exposed to harmful products through online advertisements, including weight-loss drugs and steroid offerings.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

OpenAI to Start Showing Ads to ChatGPT Users in the United States

OpenAI is set to introduce advertisements to its ChatGPT users in the United States to boost revenue amid rising operational costs.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Children 'bombarded' with online ads for appearance-changing products, commissioner says

A report by the Children's Commissioner reveals that children are increasingly exposed to harmful online advertisements promoting appearance-changing products like Botox, fillers, and weight loss drugs, posing significant risks for their self-esteem and health.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Overview: Super Bowl ads featured stars, self-irony, and competitor jabs

An overview of the standout advertisements from this year's Super Bowl highlights creative campaigns featuring celebrities and humor.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Best Super Bowl Ads. What Were This Year's and Those from Previous Years

The article discusses the best Super Bowl advertisements from this year and past years, highlighting trends and significant moments in advertising during the event.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Super Bowl Ads: Lanthimos, Major Stars, and AI

The Super Bowl LX focuses on captivating over 125 million viewers, particularly through high-cost advertising that features Hollywood talent and the increasing role of artificial intelligence in commercial production.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Viral โ€˜He Gets Usโ€™ Jesus ads sidestep politics in Super Bowl 2026 after backlash

The โ€˜He Gets Usโ€™ Jesus ads will return for the Super Bowl 2026, focusing on themes of true fulfillment rather than political issues.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Super Bowl Sunday: Here are some of the political, social commercials you can expect during the big game

Viewers of Super Bowl Sunday can anticipate a range of political and social commercials, including pro-Trump ads and those addressing various social issues.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Electronic Verification: Turkey's Weapon to Regulate Real Estate and End Fake Advertisements

Turkey is implementing a strict electronic verification system to regulate its tumultuous real estate market and eliminate fake property advertisements.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

War between the owners of ChatGPT and Claude reaches the Super Bowl

Anthropic's ads for its AI Claude during the Super Bowl highlight the rivalry with OpenAI over advertising strategies.

Feb 7 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Why England vs Wales Six Nations game features in-match adverts and huge fee ITV is charging

ITV is introducing split-screen advertising during the England vs Wales Six Nations game, allowing ads to play alongside live match action.

Feb 7 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Battle of the chatbots: Anthropic and OpenAI go head-to-head over ads in their AI products

AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI are competing fiercely with advertising campaigns aimed at corporate America leading up to the Super Bowl.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine's state postal service under fire for ads that appear to sexualize minors

Ukrposhta is facing backlash for an advertising campaign criticized for inappropriately sexualizing minors, which has raised significant public concern.

Feb 7 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Best Car Ads: ล koda Superb 2.0 TDI from 2018

The article highlights popular car ads on the Index.hr platform, featuring various vehicle types including family sedans and SUVs.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Sports

Watch Super Bowl LX ads: 10 must-see commercials

Super Bowl LX commercials have reached unprecedented costs, with some 30-second slots selling for up to $10 million, making airtime extremely valuable for brands targeting large audiences.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

From Jesus to Jurassic Park: This year's Super Bowl ads are playing it safe

The article discusses the trend of Super Bowl ads this year, highlighting the cautious approaches taken by advertisers, including a pro-Jesus campaign that has gained significant viewership.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Ads in AI? American giant says 'no' and hits back at ChatGPT

Anthropic has announced that its AI, Claude, will remain ad-free to prioritize user interests and maintain response quality.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Top real estate ads: Cottage in Tuhlji for 24,900 euros

The article presents the top real estate ads, featuring a cottage in Tuhlji priced at 24,900 euros.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

The Fight for the Owner of TVN. Netflix's Opponent Placed Paid Ads in European Press

Paramount Skydance continues its efforts to acquire the owner of TVN by placing paid advertisements in European press featuring a letter from CEO David Ellison to potential interested parties.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

48 years in prison for drugging and raping vulnerable women in La Coruรฑa: he lured them with fake ads and convinced them to prostitute themselves

A man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison for using a fake escort club project to recruit, drug, and sexually assault several vulnerable women, including a minor, in La Coruรฑa.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Titan Clash: Anthropic claims Claude will have no ads while OpenAI defends ChatGPT's ad model

Anthropic has announced that its chatbot Claude will not include advertisements, contrasting with OpenAI's decision to integrate ads into ChatGPT.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

WhatsApp would charge for not showing ads in its statuses

WhatsApp is considering a paid option for users to avoid ads in its Statuses and Channels, as indicated by code found in beta versions of the app.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Top real estate ads: Renovated stone house in the heart of Omiลกalj

The article highlights the most viewed real estate listings in Croatia, featuring a renovated stone house in Omiลกalj.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Apple Maps and Apple Ads are not considered 'gatekeepers' under the European Digital Markets Act, concludes European Union

The European Commission has determined that Apple Maps and Apple Ads will not be classified as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act due to their relatively low usage and limited market impact in Europe.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Best car ads: VW Polo GTI with 56,000 kilometers and extended warranty

The article highlights popular car listings, including a well-maintained VW Polo GTI with 56,000 kilometers and an extended warranty.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Top real estate ads: Weekend house with its own forest in Martinkovac

This article features top real estate listings including a weekend house in Martinkovac that comes with its own forest.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Sports

Brands pay $10 million for 30-second commercials during the Super Bowl

Major global brands are paying over $10 million for 30-second ads during this year's Super Bowl, setting a new record and benefiting NBCUniversal financially.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Clive Palmer suggests Steven Bannon hoped to โ€˜increase influenceโ€™ by claiming credit for 2019 election ads

Clive Palmer denies that Steve Bannon helped direct his 2019 election advertising, claiming that Bannon's texts in the Epstein files were an attempt to enhance his own influence.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Abuse of Side Job Listing Ads Leads to 700 Million Yen Loss; Nine Men Arrested on Fraud Charges

Nine men have been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police for allegedly defrauding individuals interested in side jobs by misusing listing ads, resulting in an estimated loss of 700 million yen.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Australian influencerโ€™s illegal crypto gambling ads permitted by Meta despite Acma warning of $2.4m fine

Meta has continued to allow Australian influencer Dinah to promote illegal offshore crypto gambling despite multiple warnings from regulators about potential fines.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Campaign group behind attack ads on Labor, Greens and teal candidates was funded by coal industry lobby

A campaign group that targeted Labor, the Greens, and teal independent candidates during the last federal election was predominantly funded by a coal industry lobby group, Coal Australia, which contributed nearly all of its funding.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lost 'family dog' results in fines after flyer distribution... distressing pet owners

A man in Mapo District, Seoul, faced fines after distributing flyers to find his lost dog, revealing that ads for lost pets can incur fines under local laws if not properly authorized.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:22 UTC

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