Amazon Launches Location-Based Interactive Prime Video Ads
Restaurants, insurance companies, and auto dealerships can zero in on potential customers.
Adweek 
Yahoo DSP Airs First-Ever CTV Ad Campaign, Starring Troy Hawke
The campaign, created in partnership with Conscious Minds, brings a sense of comedic levity to the increasingly heated DSP space.
DeepSeek researcher warns AI could wipe out jobs in 10 years — and tech companies should be 'guardians of humanity'
A senior researcher from DeepSeek says AI may wipe out most human jobs in 10 to 20 years, and urges tech companies to act as "whistle-blowers."
Business Insider 
Disney’s Holiday Ad Channels Childhood Wonder and Imagination
Taika Waititi directs Disney's magical holiday ad about a girl's doodle coming to life.
EXCLUSIVE: Reddit Unveils Interactive Ad Format, Piloted by Paramount
Reddit debuts a new interactive ad format that lets brands build custom, participatory experiences—as the platform, buoyed by surging ad spend, positions itself as a creative playground for advertisers seeking deeper engagement and broader reach.
Perplexity's CEO says he's worried about AI companionship apps: 'Your mind is manipulable very easily'
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas said the rise of voice-based and anime-style chatbots could be "dangerous."
One number shows how hard the government shutdown has hit travel in the US's biggest flight hub
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said 18 of Atlanta's 22 air traffic controllers did not turn up for work on Saturday.
Trump Officials Push States to ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full SNAP Benefits
An appeals court made a late-night ruling against Trump officials as they dug in on cutting payments to states.
NYT Business The Venezuelan army's FPV drone simulator looks a lot like this $3.99 video game
The simulator, which bears an uncanny resemblance to a game sold on Steam, was demonstrated to the Venezuelan army's commanding general.
Ride-hailing app puts social justice in drive
The company made its name by disrupting ride-hailing with a fairness-first model.
Digiday 
Brands and influencers are not including intellectual property clauses addressing AI in their deals
AI is transforming industries just as influencer deals reshape the creator economy. Yet IP and copyright law remain stuck in the past.
Brands and retailers are already rushing to capitalize on World Cup fever
While the World Cup is more than seven months away, tickets are already on sale, and brands are getting involved now.
AI agent developers have become adland’s in-demand role
Agencies and brands are hiring developers who can bring pragmatism to their AI agent efforts. They're up against a lot of competition for that talent.
Daily Mail says Google AI Overviews have killed click-throughs
Daily Mail’s clickthroughs drop 80–90% when Google AI Overviews appear, but traffic impact remains minimal due to strong direct traffic.
Media Buying Briefing: Stagwell strikes partnership with Palantir, as it zigs from rivals
Stagwell spelled out a growth strategy that feels both familiar to the holding company model — and yet altogether different in partners and principal media approach.
Glass Skin and Snail Mucin: South Korea’s Journey to Global Beauty Power
Propelled by interest in all things South Korea, Amorepacific, the cosmetics giant, is expanding its reach into the United States. But so are many of its competitors.