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Netflix expands beyond streaming as investors react to slower revenue growth

Netflix faced a sharp decline in its share price after releasing its second-quarter 2026 financial results, despite reporting higher profits and continued revenue growth. Investors responded cautiously as the company's sales expanded at a slower pace than expected, raising concerns about future growth......

Netflix shares fall 9% as weak forecast raises fresh concerns over future growth

Netflix shares fell sharply on Friday after the streaming giant issued a weaker-than-expected earnings outlook, reigniting investor concerns about the company’s ability to maintain its rapid expansion in an increasingly competitive entertainment market. The company’s stock dropped 9.2% in......

EU court confirms Google fine over illegal gambling advertising on YouTube

The European Union’s highest court has upheld a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed on Google by Italian regulators over gambling-related advertising displayed on its YouTube platform, strengthening the legal responsibility of major digital platforms for content shared through commercial partnerships. The......

Anthropic’s latest AI advertisement sparks debate over its dark message

Anthropic has found itself at the center of online debate after releasing a new promotional campaign for its AI assistant, Claude, with many viewers describing the advertisement as unusually dark and unsettling. The campaign, titled "There Is Hope in the Hard Questions," takes a different......

EU retail Group calls for exemption of AI-Generated ads from transparency rules

A major European retail association has called on the European Union to exempt AI-generated advertising content from new transparency requirements under the EU AI Act, arguing that current rules may place unnecessary burdens on legitimate marketing practices. The request was made by Eurocommerce, a......

Meta ad revenue projected to hit $240 billion amid AI spending surge

Meta Platforms is expected to generate about $240 billion in advertising revenue during 2026, according to a new report from WARC Media, reinforcing the company’s dominance in digital advertising even as investors grow concerned about mounting artificial intelligence costs. The report estimated......

Chile’s major TV networks file antitrust complaint against Google

Chile’s six largest television networks have filed a formal complaint against Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in search engines and digital advertising markets. The complaint was submitted to Chile’s Tribunal for the Defense of Free Competition (TDLC) and......

Exclusive: India's Zee sues Nykaa over alleged copyright misuse of songs on Instagram reels

Indian media company Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, accusing the company of using copyrighted songs without proper authorization in Instagram reels used for product promotion. The case, filed on April 3 at the Delhi High Court, seeks approximately $210,000......

Google signals plans to introduce ads into Gemini chatbot

Google has given its clearest indication yet that advertising will be integrated into its Gemini chatbot, marking a shift in its public stance on monetizing generative AI products. During its first quarter 2026 earnings call, chief business officer Philipp Schindler told analysts that advertising formats......