Advertising and marketing

New world for users and brands as ads hit AI chatbots

ChatGPT developer OpenAI began showing ads in chatbot conversations for free and low-cost users.

Hollywood director Michael Bay sues Cadillac F1 over Super Bowl advert

FILE PHOTO: Director Michael Bay poses as he arrives at a special screening for the film 'Ambulance' in London, Britain March 23, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

An AI threat is causing a global sell-off in software and advertising stocks

Anthropic's update of its chatbot has sparked worries of an impending AI-fueled disruption of the data and professional services industry.

Jeans, soaps and now lingerie: Sydney Sweeney’s ad controversies continue

Sydney Sweeney and her production team were not given permission to touch or climb the sign.

Ye apologises for anti-Semitic remarks in full-page ad, blames bipolar disorder

Kanye West walking on the red carpet during the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on Feb 2, 2025.

Meta ‘turning a blind eye’ to ads from illegal gambling sites, says UK watchdog

A man uses his phone next to Meta's booth during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on Jan 19, 2026.

Forum: Strengthen regulations on live streamers making misleading claims

Forum: Ads with misleading claims about weight loss not acceptable

OpenAI to test showing ads in ChatGPT in bid to boost revenue

The ads on ChatGPT will be tested with users on the company’s free tier and the lower-priced Go plan.

Forum: Clamp down on advertisers making exaggerated weight loss claims

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