AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegulatory Scrutiny: Japan’s FSA is interviewing insurers tied to Advance Create after allegations the agency helped conceal improper accounting for advertising fees, including recording revenue before ads went live and sharing draft auditor responses. Gambling Ads Policy: Australia’s Wesley Mission backs tighter inducement rules but argues for an opt-out-by-default register and a broader ban on online gambling ads to stop normalising gambling. Privacy & Tracking: Apple is changing iPhone app-tracking prompts in Europe after German competition concerns, including clearer “Allow/Reject” wording and limits on how often permission is requested. Ad Standards Under Fire: Utah’s pro-nuclear billboard campaign faces an FTC complaint over claims like “cleaner than a candle” and “less radiation than bananas.” AI in Marketing: A study finds AI-generated food images feel similar to real food on healthiness and calories, but are less realistic and reduce willingness to eat. Data Deal: Google paid $10M for Spirit Airlines emails and chats in bankruptcy, aimed at improving AI models. Consumer/Platform Risks: A woman says a TikTok creator promised to double her $7,000 investment; she reported no refund after arrest-linked allegations. Securities & Investor Notices: Multiple class actions expanded or urged action on deadlines, including Pentair, Photronics, Primoris, and HDFC Bank.
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