Topic: opt-out options
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Google Ads uses generative AI to resize Performance Max videos
Google Ads is rolling out a generative AI feature for Performance Max video campaigns that automatically adapts existing creative into missing aspect ratios (e.g., vertical, square), enabling broader inventory placement without new production costs. Advertisers can opt out of this AI-driven asset...
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 offers first look at September Feature Drop
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 has been released for Pixel 6 series and newer devices, previewing the September Feature Drop update. The beta is available through Google's enrollment page, and users already in the Android 17 Beta can skip this build or opt out without wiping their device. Initial fixes i...
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Meta forces targeted ads from your AI chats
Meta will soon use conversations with its AI assistant to personalize content and ads across its platforms, with this mandatory feature starting on December 16th and no option for users to disable it. Users will be notified of the change on October 7th, but the initial alert may not clearly menti...
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Your Online Reservations Reveal Your Dining Secrets
OpenTable's premium service now uses AI to generate customer tags based on dining habits, such as drink preferences and spending patterns, drawing from past restaurant visits. The system collects data through integration with point-of-sale systems, tracking orders and payments, and allows diners ...
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AI Ads Need a Human Touch to Win Consumers
70% of consumers can identify AI-generated ads as "missing its soul," and 69% fear advertising is heading toward "AI-generated slop," with skepticism already impacting purchasing behavior, as 74% are more likely to buy from human-created ads. Despite reservations, 68% of consumers are comfortable...
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Stop Wasting Time - Scheduling Meetings with Gemini
Google's new "Help me schedule" feature in Gmail uses Gemini AI to automatically suggest meeting times based on calendar availability, reducing the back-and-forth in scheduling. The feature is currently limited to one-on-one meetings between Gmail and Google Calendar users and does not support gr...
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Prioritize Sincerity Over Sales in Your Holiday Marketing
Holiday marketing should prioritize sincerity and brand values over sales pitches to build lasting loyalty, especially on observances that require a respectful approach. While major holidays like Valentine's Day or Black Friday are ideal for promotions due to consumer expectations, some dates wit...
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How Your AI Chats Shape Your Feed and Ads
Meta will use conversations with its AI assistants to personalize content and ads across Facebook and Instagram, leveraging data from over a billion monthly users to enhance its recommendation systems. This approach allows for sharper, more timely ad targeting by analyzing real-time user intent, ...
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