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Jaron Lanier: How we need to remake the internet
In the early days of digital culture, Jaron Lanier helped craft a vision for the internet as public commons where humanity could share its knowledge -- but even then, this vision was haunted by the dark side of how it could turn out: with personal devices that control our lives, monitor our data and feed us stimuli. (Sound familiar?) In this vis...
Google Revamps Its Iconic Search Bar for the First Time in 25 Years
Google readies its Search bar for the AI era, answering longer queries, and simplifying shopping across the internet.
Microsoft Ad Chief Kya Sainsbury-Carter Departs; LinkedIn’s Matt Derella Takes Over
Microsoft’s top advertising executive, Kya Sainsbury-Carter, is leaving the company after three years in the role, to be replaced by LinkedIn ads exec Matt Derella.
X pitches advertisers on rising opportunities in the app
<p>X is looking to boost advertiser interest in its re-built its ad platform, which is now powered by AI.</p>
X implements new posting restrictions on non-paying users
<p>The new limit will make it cost prohibitive for spammers to flood the app.</p>
Google announces AI-powered advances at I/O 2026
<p>AI was the focus at Google's annual showcase event, with a range of advanced AI generation features across its apps.</p>
X launches display of active followers to contextualize performance data
<p>The new data point will give users more context as to how many of their followers are actually active in the app.</p>
Meta reassigns workers to AI projects, cuts 8K staff
<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/_F9K7808g-egAJKt4BktdI9h92MmalSfxjmoYu3HMRM/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS8ySDNZQlJBLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The social media giant is looking to replace workers with AI systems, as it continues to lean into the advancing technology. </p>
What Agentic TV Buying Really Means, According to Disney, YouTube, Netflix, and More
Ad leaders from Disney, YouTube, WBD, Fox, NBC, and more explain what to expect from AI in TV ad sales.
One-Year In, Rob Wheeler’s ATM Hits $1 Million in Revenue
The business-to-business media venture has leaned into event coverage and is planning its first awards show this winter.
Building Portable AI Workflows That You Can Take Anywhere
Is your entire AI workflow built around one platform? What's your plan if it goes down, slows down, or gets too expensive? In this article, you'll discover how to build AI workflows that aren't tied to any single platform. Why Portable AI Workflows Matter When marketers find a preferred AI platform, they often build projects, […]The post Building Portable AI Workflows That You Can Take Anywhere appeared first on Social Media Examiner.
Ring Leader: How Ōura Became an Icon of the Wearable Health Movement
CMO Doug Sweeny on using biometric accuracy, AI advisors, and a philosophy of balance to redefine the wearable category.
Jim Lecinski on the New Zero Moment of Truth in the AI Era
What to prioritize as discovery becomes ever more fragmented.
How Landon Tinker Demonstrates Long-Term Commitment Through Community Service
Long-term community involvement is difficult to sustain because it depends on repetition rather than enthusiasm alone. Many people participate in volunteer efforts once or twice, but far fewer maintain the same commitment across multiple years while balancing work, family responsibilities, and changing schedules. Landon Tinker, a resident of College Station, has established that kind of consistency through seven consecutive years of volunteer construction work in Costa Rica with Youth With A Mis
Why Marketers Must Look for New Opportunities in ‘Cultural Time Zones’
A marketer’s playbook has many strategies for reaching an audience, but as consumers spend more time online—and with agentic platforms—live events and cultural moments should be a higher priority than ever before.
Moburst’s Latest $11.8M Investment Round Is More Than Just Your Typical Deal
Transaction includes an equity stake in the agency and expanded services for Chrysalis portfolio company NewDay USA
The Trade Desk’s Jeff Green Made More Than Any Other Adtech CEO Last Year
Compensation among adtech CEOs varied sharply in 2025, with Jeff Green leading the pack at $27.4 million—while most peers earned far less and CEO-to-worker pay gaps across the sector remained below the median ratio seen in the S&P 500.
Meta highlights AI glasses functions for users with disabilities
<p>The devices offer voice controls and the ability to connect with support representatives from Tesco, Sony, Amtrak and Hilton.</p><p> </p>
LinkedIn adds AI-powered job outreach
<p>The platform will allow HR professionals using Hiring Pro to send up to five artificial intelligence-composed InMail messages per day to top candidates.</p><p> </p>
Pinterest wants brands to start thinking about Christmas
<p>The platform said that early strategizing for Q4 campaigns will deliver the best results, because users come to the app to plan ahead.</p>