Group of 67 French media companies sue Meta over business practices

Meta is set to stand trial in Spain this October over a €551 million lawsuit filed by more than 80 media companies, who allege it engaged in unfair advertising competition.

A group of 67 French media companies, including TF1 and France TV, is suing Meta over alleged illegal digital advertising practices. They accuse Meta of abusing its market dominance through massive personal data collection.

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Google’s grip loosens: Is AI the search disruptor?

The emergence of AI-driven alternatives such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and even Google’s own Gemini is ushering in a new era where traditional search is no longer the sole entry point to the web. (Photo: Unsplash)

Tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are already changing how users navigate the web, challenging Google’s algorithmic dominance.

Goafest 2025: Igniting creativity, collaboration, and future of talent

Amid uncertain times, experts emphasize the growing importance of open dialogue, noting that Goafest provides a vital platform for the industry to unite, reflect, reset, and reimagine.

With record-breaking participation, fresh programming, and a bold future-ready theme, Goafest 2025 is poised to be a milestone edition, say industry leaders.

Meta’s big India play: Boosting media agencies with AI, Reels, and Messaging

The layoffs have hit Oculus Studios—the arm responsible for virtual and augmented reality gaming on Meta’s Quest headsets.

At the recent Meta Marketing Summit – Agency Edition, held in Mumbai and Gurgaon, more than 350 senior agency professionals gathered to explore the evolving digital landscape and its implications for the future of agency-client relationships.

Google antitrust trials: OpenAI expresses interest in acquiring Chrome, should Google be forced to sell

While Google says working from home wasn’t the main reason behind its recent job cuts, company co-founder Sergey Brin has been vocal about preferring people in the office.

Google has not indicated that Chrome, which dominates the browser market, is for sale. However, head of product for ChatGPT Nick Turley’s testimony during the current antitrust trial, highlights how a forced divestiture could reshape the broader technology landscape.