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X is refusing to comply with the demands of French authorities relating to a probe into alleged manipulation of the platform’s algorithm and fraudulent extraction of users’ personal data. X says the probe is politically motivated and an attempt to interfere with free speech. It is far from clear that X’s suspicions allow it to refuse judicial requests.

The British Standards Institution has issued the first global standard for AI audits in a bid to tame the “wild west” of unregulated AI providers. The standard lays out criteria for AI certification rather than addressing the AI solutions themselves. The aim is to ensure both credibility and consistency across AI audit processes.

Reported data breaches increased by 11% in the first half of 2025, putting the year on course to be a record-breaker. With 72 million victims, the breach at student information system PowerSchool was the most damaging, but the overall number of victims has actually declined. No wonder 74% of businesses are planning to improve their cybersecurity, according to a report from Beazley.

The EU’s Code of Practice, intended to outline how to comply with the imminent AI Act’s obligations, is a voluntary framework — so Meta has refused to sign it. Meta claims the Code goes beyond what the AI Act actually provides, as well as creating uncertainties for developers. A range of tech companies, especially those in the AI race, have opposed the legislation and asked for the rollout to be delayed; EU says no.

Adtech platform Innovid has announced an integration that will allow it to support LinkedIn CTV ads. Advertisers will be able to activate these ads within the Innovid platform. LinkedIn’s CTV ad format is a standard option in LinkedIn Campaign Manager, giving access to premium video inventory including streaming publishers, devices, and smart TVs.

As many as 69% of CMOs are unhappy with their inadequate or disconnected tech stacks, according to the 2025 Global CMO Navigator report from Merkle. Seventy percent see a lack of an enterprise-wide strategy for digital transformation. Nevertheless, it’s full steam ahead for predictive capabilities focused on customer needs, with 97% saying they are making those investments.