A US$1.2 billion lawsuit has been brought against Apple in California for failing to protect victims from child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This after the company abandoned a proactive plan to scan iCloud images for CSAM.
This means a tourist visit to Spain could now involve sharing lots of personal information – 40+ personal details for hotel stays and 60 personal data items when renting a car.
The IAB is forecasting that digital video will capture some 60% of total TV/video ad spend this year, a growth of 100% on its share five years ago. The new 2025 Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Report also notes that CTV saw a 16% increase YoY in ad spend growth. CTV and social video will be the top “must-buys” for advertisers in 2025.