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Today, well-known popular science blogger 'Three Dads Laboratory' announced via Weibo that Tencent's Yuanbao app has integrated DeepSeek technology and embedded advertising content in its answers. Screenshots shared by the blogger show that in the suggestions and reminders provided by the Yuanbao app to avoid pitfalls, users are explicitly recommended to compare prices and make appointments through legitimate platforms like 58 Daojia, as well as to inquire prices through Kuaihuishou or local legitimate recyclers. These suggestions have been criticized for potentially containing embedded advertisements.

Recently, Baidu introduced a new search engine entry 'AI Search' (Chat.baidu.com) on its web homepage, marking an upgrade in the company's search services. This new platform is based on Baidu's Wenxin large model and integrates multiple content ecosystems such as Baidu Search, Baidu Health, Baidu Law, Baidu Wenku, and Baidu Education, aiming to provide ad-free, reliable, and authoritative search results.

Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai submitted its red herring prospectus to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, Eastern Time, officially starting the initial public offering (IPO) process. Pony.ai plans to list on NASDAQ under the stock code 'PONY' with the goal of becoming the 'first global Robotaxi stock.' This IPO will issue 15 million American Depositary Shares (ADS), with a pricing range of $11 to $13 per ADS. If the underwriters fully exercise their over-allotment option...

Recently, Amazon began testing advertisements in its newly launched shopping chatbot, Rufus. This information was revealed through an update log released by Amazon. The company stated that in the future, users of Rufus will see some sponsored ads related to their searches during conversations. These ads will not only appear in the chat interface, but may also be accompanied by text generated by Rufus to help users better understand the ad content.

Tom Hanks has issued a warning on social media, alerting the public to be cautious of fraudulent ads that misuse his image, pointing out that these ads are created using artificial intelligence to promote so-called miracle cures and wonder drugs. He emphasized that he is not associated with such ads or products and that genuine medical advice should come from professionals. Hanks' warning has raised concerns about the safety of celebrity and public figures' images, especially in the digital age where this misuse is becoming increasingly common. In response to this issue, Tennessee has passed the 'Image and Voice Safety Act' aimed at...

Perplexity AI plans to launch advertising for its search application in the fourth quarter, which has been downloaded over 2 million times and responds to more than 230 million queries each month, with U.S. query volume increasing eightfold in the past year. By partnering with media and content platforms, Perplexity has introduced a revenue-sharing model that allows publishers to earn revenue through its search engine. Perplexity has also announced the adoption of a CPM model as part of its advertising strategy, and expects to include categories such as technology, health, art, finance, and food and beverage.

Google is providing advertisers with a more convenient way to reveal whether political advertisements contain content generated by artificial intelligence.According to a report by Search Engine Land, Google stated that whenever advertisers mark election advertisements as containing "synthetic or digitally modified content," the system will automatically generate disclosure information. Last year, Google required political advertisers to include their own "clearly visible" disclosure information

Music streaming giant Spotify has announced the establishment of its first internal creative agency, Creative Lab, to assist brands in customizing their marketing campaigns and has begun testing generative AI ads. This move indicates that Spotify is intensifying its efforts to attract advertisers, potentially appealing to them with access to Spotify's 615 million listeners.

Meta will require advertisers to disclose whether their political ads on its platform contain AI-generated or digitally altered content. Advertisers must also reveal if they used AI to create realistic characters, fake audio, or fictional events, and to modify real events. Meta will prohibit any new political, electoral, or social issue ads from being aired during the final week of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. These policies are in response to the rise of synthetic media and concerns about political deepfakes.

Starting November 2023, Google requires political ad creators to clearly disclose whether their advertisements contain AI-generated content. This requirement applies to election ads featuring synthetic content that showcases 'realistic characters or events.' Ads must include disclaimers in a 'clear and prominent' location, stating that the advertisement utilizes AI-generated content. This decision addresses the widespread use of synthetic content in political advertising, as some political ads have already begun using AI for production, making this decision a response to that trend.

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Google Ads has launched a new AI assistant, which is currently in the testing phase. The assistant is designed to help users resolve account issues related to Google Ads. Some users have been invited to test the AI assistant and provide feedback.

The Federal Election Commission has decided to potentially establish rules governing the use of AI-generated content in political advertising. The FEC voted to initiate a process that may lead to new regulations on how campaigns can utilize artificial intelligence, which could take effect by the end of this year. This petition was submitted by the advocacy group 'Common Cause', urging the commission to use its authority to create rules that prohibit candidates and parties from using AI to distort opponents, thereby penalizing fraudulent practices.