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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.
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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.
Microsoft is terminating its Ads for Social Impact program in December 2025, which offered nonprofits up to $3,000 monthly ad credits, amid shifts in corporate philanthropy. This follows other grant cuts, forcing organizations to adapt digital strategies and seek alternatives. The move highlights the fragility of tech-driven support for nonprofits.
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Google has deleted its seven-year archive of EU-targeted political ads, erasing data on spending, strategies, and targeting from elections in 27 countries. This loss hinders researchers, journalists, and regulators in analyzing influence campaigns. Regulators are calling for investigations, highlighting risks to electoral transparency and digital accountability.
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