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Meta Faces Government Notice Over Alleged Instagram Child Abuse Ads

  Meta Faces Government Notice Over Alleged Instagram Child Abuse Ads

  • by Martech Desk
  • 4 days ago

The Centre has summoned Meta over reports of alleged CSAM advertisements on Instagram, seeking an explanation and directing the company to remove the content immediately.

OpenAI Delays Wider GPT-5.6 Release

  OpenAI Delays Wider GPT-5.6 Release After White House Security Request

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 27, 2026

OpenAI has limited the rollout of GPT-5.6 after a White House request as the US develops a security review framework for advanced AI models.

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  PM Modi Calls for Inclusive Global AI Governance at G7 Summit

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 22, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for inclusive and responsible AI governance at the G7 Summit, emphasizing trust, transparency and global cooperation.

Google Director’s Exit Sparks Debate Over Ethics and AI Governance

  Google Director’s Exit Sparks Debate Over Ethics and AI Governance

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 15, 2026

A senior Google director has resigned, citing concerns over leadership and ethics, reigniting discussions around governance and accountability in the AI era.

Google Challenges German Court Ruling on AI Overviews

  Google Challenges German Court Ruling on AI Overviews and Content Ownership

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 15, 2026

Google is challenging a German court ruling that classifies AI Overviews as its own content, intensifying debate around AI search, publishing rights and liability.

Anthropic Pulls Fable 5 and Mythos 5

  Anthropic Pulls Fable 5 and Mythos 5 After US Government Order

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Jun 13, 2026

Anthropic has suspended Fable 5 and Mythos 5 worldwide following a US government directive, spotlighting the growing impact of geopolitics on AI access.

OpenAI Equity Stake Talks Bring Washington Closer

  OpenAI Equity Stake Talks Bring Washington Closer to the AI Boom

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jun 8, 2026

US officials are reportedly exploring an equity stake in OpenAI, a move that could reshape AI policy, public ownership and the future of government-industry collaboration.

Who Owns AI?

  Who Owns AI? The Global Battle Over Data, Copyright and Sovereignty

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Jun 5, 2026

A growing global battle over AI ownership is reshaping debates around copyright, data rights, publisher compensation and national AI sovereignty.

India Raises Security Concerns Over Anthropic’s Claude AI

  India Raises Security Concerns Over Anthropic’s Claude AI

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 10, 2026

India is reportedly pushing for local hosting of Anthropic’s AI models amid cybersecurity and digital sovereignty concerns.

Apple Faces $250 Million AI Marketing for Multi-Model AI on iOS

  Apple Faces $250 Million AI Marketing Settlement Amid Plans for Multi-Model AI on iOS

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 8, 2026

Apple reportedly faces a $250 million AI marketing settlement while planning multi-model AI options for future iOS updates.

Spotify introduces ‘Verified’ Badge to Distinguish Human Artists

  Spotify introduces ‘Verified’ Badge to Distinguish Human Artists from AI Content

  • by Martech Desk
  • May 3, 2026

Spotify has introduced a ‘Verified’ badge to help users distinguish human artists from AI generated content on the platform.

China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal

  China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal Amid AI Tech Transfer Concerns

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 28, 2026

China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion Manus deal over AI tech transfer concerns, highlighting rising scrutiny on cross-border AI investments.

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  Donald Trump Hints at Softer Approach to AI Company Anthropic

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 22, 2026

Donald Trump has hinted at a possible easing of his stance toward AI firm Anthropic, signaling potential policy shifts.

OpenAI Introduces Safeguards

  OpenAI Introduces Safeguards to Prevent AI Misuse in Illegal Content

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 10, 2026

OpenAI introduces a policy blueprint aimed at preventing misuse of AI tools in generating harmful and illegal content.

Amlan Mohanty, Head of Policy, India, Anthropic

  Anthropic Appoints Amlan Mohanty to Lead India Policy Efforts

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 10, 2026

Anthropic has appointed Amlan Mohanty to lead its India policy efforts, strengthening engagement with regulators and stakeholders.

Retail Sector Adopts First-Party Data Strategies

  Retail Sector Adopts First-Party Data Strategies for Marketing Growth

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 7, 2026

Retail brands are prioritising first-party data strategies to improve targeting, build trust, and adapt to changing privacy regulations.

Gujarat High Court Limits AI Tools in Legal Proceedings

  Gujarat High Court Limits AI Tools in Legal Proceedings

  • by Martech Desk
  • Apr 6, 2026

Gujarat High Court has restricted the use of AI tools in judicial work, citing concerns around accuracy and accountability.

US Government Prepares Stronger AI Regulations

  US Government Prepares Stronger AI Regulations for Generative Models

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 9, 2026

The US government is drafting stricter AI guidelines as policymakers debate oversight standards with AI developer Anthropic amid growing concerns about advanced AI risks.

Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Face Scrutiny

  Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Face Scrutiny as AI Training Uses Recorded Footage

  • by Martech Desk
  • Mar 7, 2026

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses face scrutiny after reports reveal human reviewers analyze recorded footage to train AI systems, raising privacy and consent concerns.

Confused About AI Tools?

  Confused About AI Tools? Here’s What Beginner Marketers Should Actually Use in 2026

  • by Anupama Mitra
  • Feb 27, 2026

Overwhelmed by AI tools? Here’s a practical 2026 guide for beginner marketers on what AI tools to use, from writing and design to ads, CRM, analytics, and compliance.

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  AI Can Boost Campaigns but Ethics Risks Can Break Brands

  • by Anupama Mitra
  • Feb 25, 2026

AI is transforming marketing decision-making—but without governance, it can amplify bias, compliance risk, and brand damage. Here’s what leaders must prioritise in 2026.

OpenAI Appoints Former Anthropic Researcher to Strengthen AI Risk Oversight

  OpenAI Appoints Former Anthropic Researcher to Strengthen AI Risk Oversight

  • by Martech Desk
  • Feb 5, 2026

OpenAI has hired an AI safety expert from Anthropic to oversee risk and governance, reflecting rising focus on responsible development of advanced AI systems.

Indian Tech Stocks Slide After Anthropic Unveils New AI Risk Tool

  Indian Tech Stocks Slide After Anthropic Unveils New AI Risk Tool

  • by Martech Desk
  • Feb 5, 2026

Indian technology stocks fell after Anthropic launched a new AI risk tool, prompting investor concerns around compliance, transparency and future AI deployment costs.

ai in marketing

  IIM Lucknow Proposes Ethical Framework for Responsible Use of AI in Marketing

  • by Martech Desk
  • Feb 3, 2026

IIM Lucknow has proposed an ethical framework to guide responsible use of AI in marketing, focusing on transparency, data privacy, fairness and accountability.

EU Launches Safety Investigation Into Grok AI Over Platform Risk Compliance

  EU Launches Safety Investigation Into Grok AI Over Platform Risk Compliance

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 27, 2026

The European Union has launched a safety probe into Grok AI, examining whether X has met its obligations under the bloc’s digital platform risk compliance framework.

ChatGPT Adds New Age Prediction Feature to Protect Underage Users

  ChatGPT Adds New Age Prediction Feature to Protect Underage Users

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 22, 2026

OpenAI introduces age prediction on ChatGPT to enhance teen safety, applying additional safeguards for users likely under 18 while allowing verification for adults.

xAI’s Grok Faces Access Restrictions in Indonesia and Malaysia

  xAI’s Grok Faces Access Restrictions in Indonesia and Malaysia

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 13, 2026

Indonesia and Malaysia have restricted access to xAI’s Grok chatbot, citing concerns around content moderation, governance, and compliance with local regulations.

Italy Concludes Probe Into DeepSeek Following Scrutiny Over AI Hallucination Risks

  Italy Concludes Probe Into DeepSeek Following Scrutiny Over AI Hallucination Risks

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 7, 2026

Italy has closed its probe into DeepSeek after reviewing concerns around AI hallucinations, reflecting Europe’s evolving approach to AI oversight.

Meta Manus AI partnership Comes Under Chinese Regulatory Scrutiny

  Meta Manus AI partnership Comes Under Chinese Regulatory Scrutiny

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 7, 2026

Meta’s reported AI partnership with Manus AI faces Chinese regulatory scrutiny over potential technology export control concerns.

AI safety window narrows as technology advances faster than oversight, experts warn

  AI Safety Window Narrows as Technology Advances Faster than Oversight, Experts Warn

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 6, 2026

AI experts warn that safety and governance measures are falling behind rapid AI advancements, narrowing the window to manage long-term risks responsibly.

India Directs X to moderate Grok Outputs Following Regulatory Concerns over AI Content

  India Directs X to moderate Grok Outputs Following Regulatory Concerns over AI Content

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 6, 2026

India has directed X to rein in Grok after AI-generated obscene content triggered regulatory scrutiny, highlighting growing concerns over AI governance.

Italy Orders Suspension of Meta’s WhatsApp AI Chatbot Over Data Protection Concerns

  Italy Orders Suspension of Meta’s WhatsApp AI Chatbot Over Data Protection Concerns

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 4, 2026

Italian regulators have ordered Meta to suspend its WhatsApp AI chatbot, citing concerns over data processing, transparency and user consent under EU law.

Javed Akhtar Raises Alarm Over AI Generated Deepfake Content and Digital Misuse

  Javed Akhtar Raises Alarm Over AI Generated Deepfake Content and Digital Misuse

  • by Martech Desk
  • Jan 3, 2026

Lyricist Javed Akhtar flags concerns over AI generated deepfake content, highlighting rising risks of digital impersonation and misuse of public figures.

OpenAI Expands AI Safety Focus With Senior Preparedness role

  OpenAI Expands AI Safety Focus With Senior Preparedness Leadership Role

  • by Martech Desk
  • Dec 30, 2025

OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness with a compensation package reaching $555,000 as it deepens focus on AI safety and risk management.

AI-Generated Product Pages Are Breaking E-commerce Trust

  AI-Generated Product Pages Are Breaking E-commerce Trust

  • by Anupama Mitra
  • Dec 18, 2025

AI-generated product descriptions are creating accuracy issues on e-commerce platforms, raising concerns around consumer trust, misleading claims and the need for stronger human oversight.

South Korea to Implement Comprehensive AI Law From January 2026

  South Korea to Implement Comprehensive AI Law From January 2026

  • by Martech Desk
  • Dec 16, 2025

South Korea will implement a comprehensive AI law from January 2026, setting new rules for safety, transparency and governance of artificial intelligence systems.

India’s New Data Law Is a Wake-Up Call for Marketers: Ignore DPDP and Pay the Price

  India’s New Data Law Is a Wake-Up Call for Marketers: Ignore DPDP and Pay the Price

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Dec 15, 2025

India’s DPDP Act 2023 introduces strict consent, data retention and breach rules, forcing marketers to rethink how they collect, store and use consumer data.

Meta Appoints Aman Jain to Lead Public Policy in India

  Meta Appoints Aman Jain to Lead Public Policy in India

  • by Martech Desk
  • Dec 13, 2025

Meta India, Aman Jain, Public Policy, Technology Regulation, Social Media Policy, AI Governance, Digital Economy, Internet Platforms, Leadership Appointment

Disney Raises AI Copyright Concerns Against Google Following Major OpenAI Agreement

  Disney Raises AI Copyright Concerns Against Google Following Major OpenAI Agreement

  • by Martech Desk
  • Dec 13, 2025

Disney accuses Google of AI copyright infringement shortly after OpenAI’s one billion dollar deal, highlighting rising tensions over training data use.

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  India Proposes Mandatory Royalties for AI Training Data, Raising New Questions

  • by Martech Desk
  • Dec 10, 2025

India proposes mandatory royalties for AI training data, urging tech firms to compensate creators and ensure transparency in model development.

SAP Proposes New Framework for European Cloud and AI Sovereignty

  SAP Proposes New Framework for European Cloud and AI Sovereignty

  • by Martech Desk
  • Nov 30, 2025

SAP outlines a unified approach to European AI and cloud sovereignty, focusing on data control, compliance and transparent enterprise adoption.

Microsoft Copilot to Exit WhatsApp

  Microsoft Copilot to Exit WhatsApp Following Platform’s New Rules

  • by Martech Desk
  • Nov 27, 2025

Microsoft will remove Copilot from WhatsApp next year after platform enforces stricter rules on third-party AI chatbots, affecting integrations globally.

Martech 2026: Tools That Will Survive and Those Doomed to Die

  Martech 2026: Tools That Will Survive and Those Doomed to Die

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Nov 25, 2025

Martech enters a survival phase in 2026 as AI, privacy rules and budget pressure reshape stacks. Essential tools rise while outdated platforms fade.

Uber Faces Legal Action Over AI-Driven Pay System in the UK

  Uber Faces Legal Action Over AI-Driven Pay System in the UK

  • by Martech Desk
  • Nov 22, 2025

Uber faces collective legal action in the UK over allegations that its AI-powered pay and management systems lack transparency and violate worker data rights.

Robot Anchors and Phony Photos: India Confronts AI-Generated Content

  Robot Anchors and Phony Photos: India Confronts AI-Generated Content

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Nov 10, 2025

India is witnessing a surge of AI-generated content—from robot anchors to chatbot-written articles—raising urgent questions about misinformation, ethics, and public trust in digital media.

India prepares comprehensive AI Act following deepfake regulation

  India Prepares Comprehensive AI Act Following Deepfake Regulation

  • by Martech Desk
  • Nov 4, 2025

India’s MeitY plans a full-fledged AI Act modelled on the IT Act to regulate synthetic and AI-generated content, following new deepfake rules.

India Moves to Regulate Deepfakes, Tightens Rules for AI-Generated Content

  India Moves to Regulate Deepfakes, Tightens Rules for AI-Generated Content

  • by Martech Desk
  • Oct 26, 2025

India announces stricter AI regulations to combat deepfakes, requiring platforms to label synthetic and manipulated content.

When AI Learns to Sell: The Unintended Brand Ambassadors in Training Data

  When AI Learns to Sell: The Unintended Brand Ambassadors in Training Data

  • by Anupama Mitra
  • Oct 14, 2025

AI models trained on decades of ads are reproducing brand content, raising new challenges around copyright, transparency, and marketing ethics as the line between learning and imitation blurs.

Can Data Clean Rooms Finally Rescue Indian Marketing from the Privacy Crisis?

  Can Data Clean Rooms Finally Rescue Indian Marketing from the Privacy Crisis?

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Sep 9, 2025

Data clean rooms are emerging as a solution to India’s privacy-first marketing challenges, but success depends on data accuracy, governance, and leadership.

Cookies Are Not Dead, But AI Has Already Taken Over Marketing

  Cookies Are Not Dead, But AI Has Already Taken Over Marketing

  • by Brij Pahwa
  • Sep 7, 2025

Cookies linger, but AI has already redefined marketing—driving personalization, measurement, and identity resolution in a privacy-first, post-cookie era.

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