The EU's new political advertising rules, effective October 10, 2025, mandate disclosures to boost transparency and prevent foreign interference, but have led Big Tech firms like Google, Meta, and Microsoft to restrict or halt such ads due to compliance burdens. Critics argue this stifles free expression and disadvantages smaller campaigns.
Amazon Echo Show users are regretting purchases due to intrusive full-screen ads interrupting daily use and promoting subscriptions or products. Amazon defends this as content discovery, but it alienates customers, mirroring issues in other devices. This backlash highlights tensions in smart home tech, risking trust erosion and increased returns.
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Washington state's new sales tax on digital advertising and tech services, effective October 1, 2025, aims to boost revenue but has sparked confusion due to vague guidelines and delayed guidance. Businesses face compliance challenges, potential lawsuits, and economic burdens, with broader implications for national digital taxation policies.
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