AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Ads Policy: The UK ASA banned multiple ads for AI apps after they promoted sexually explicit content and objectified women, including cases implying users could create topless or “seductive” videos from photos. Platform Push Into AI Search: Google is testing “AI Mode” for ads and rolling out more ad formats and bidding updates, while Amazon expands the idea of buying ads inside ChatGPT via an OpenAI deal. EU Democracy Shield: MEPs backed proposals to strengthen the EU’s Democracy Shield against foreign interference, calling for a clearer mandate, budget, and stronger platform action against bot-driven election manipulation. Music Rights Debate: A new wave of AI music making is sparking renewed copyright and creator-permission fights as bedroom producers use tools like Suno to compete with human artists. Local Marketing Growth: Qatar’s Ignitro marks its second anniversary with a free digital presence audit for businesses, bundling social, video production, and paid ads management. Media Business Pressure: Philippines broadcaster ABS-CBN plans layoffs of about 200 staff, blaming weaker advertising and consumer spending.
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