AI & Platforms: Meta’s stock slid after investors questioned its AI spending and revenue outlook, even as the company pushes deeper into AI services and ad-related growth. Ad Fraud & Safety: A Senate Aging committee hearing highlighted how AI is “industrializing” scams targeting older adults, with deepfakes and chatbots making fraud harder to stop. Political Advertising: Rhode Island’s AG primary is heating up with a new TV spot from Kim Ahern, while lawmakers move to curb deceptive AI-generated campaign ads. Regulation & Compliance: Microsoft and LG faced scrutiny over unwanted ads and pop-ups, while regulators continue cracking down on misleading advertising. Brand/Media Deals: Netflix is reported to be in talks for a major FIFA-related deal as streaming leans further into sports and advertising. Local Marketing & Labor: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers’ strike triggered artist cancellations and a boycott push tied to wage demands. Tech for Marketers: Updates across Google Ads and “ChatGPT Ads” point to more automation and measurement features for app and app-like ad placements.