OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for logged-in adult users on Free and Go tiers in the U.S., excluding Pro and other paid tiers. Ads do not affect ChatGPT's answers and user conversations stay private. Ads help fund free access and infrastructure. Users can control ad settings or upgrade to avoid ads. Ads match chat topics but exclude minors and sensitive subjects. Feedback will guide ad improvements while keeping privacy and answer independence.
Google Tag Manager now automatically sends more Google Ads website events, reducing manual setup and improving data consistency. This allows advertisers to measure and gain insights more effectively with less effort. As more events are collected and sent, advertisers might see increased network requests to Google domains in the background.
Interest in Google Ads API access has increased, causing delays in developer token reviews. Additional reviewers are addressing the backlog. Use Explorer Access if it meets your needs; upgrade to Basic Access if you exceed quotas or need more features. To support your application, list managed accounts under your Manager account, complete advertiser verification, update OAuth App verification, and provide clear use case details.
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Version 13.0.0 of the Google Mobile Ads SDK for iOS is now available, requiring a minimum iOS 13 deployment target. It introduces the Large Adaptive Anchor API for better banner ad sizes, replacing older adaptive banner APIs. The update enhances Swift 6 concurrency support and enforces stricter type safety for neighboringContentURLStrings. Versions 11.x.x are deprecated, and 10.x.x will sunset by June 2026. Developers are encouraged to upgrade promptly.
Meta is rolling out Threads ads globally, so add your Threads account to your Meta Business Suite. To do this, go to 'Business Settings' in Meta Business Suite, then 'Threads accounts' under 'Accounts.' You must have an Instagram account with the same username linked first. If your Facebook or Instagram is missing, log in with your Instagram to find or merge business suites. Ensure your business owns all accounts, not third parties.
Amazon introduced a beta option in rule-based bidding for Sponsored Products called "Automatically optimizing ROAS within the campaign budget." It likely lets Amazon adjust bids throughout the day to maximize ROAS while spending the full daily budget, without a set ROAS target or floor. The user is skeptical about Amazon controlling both bidding and spending and plans to test and report on its performance.
Google Ads Shared Library's Location Manager now has a default opt-in allowing Google to use its own images in your ad campaigns without prior consent. This change, spotted by Conor Crummey, may be seen as sneaky since users weren't given an opt-out chance and images might not always align with business needs or brand safety. However, it can be useful for businesses lacking media or wanting to try Google AI. Awareness of this update is important.
Google Chrome introduces Gemini 3 AI features with a side panel for multitasking, Nano Banana for image editing, and integration with Google apps like Gmail and Calendar. Personal Intelligence offers personalized help. Auto browse automates complex tasks like travel planning for AI Pro users. Chrome supports Universal Commerce Protocol for seamless AI actions, ensuring strong security and user control.
Google Ads API v23 introduces channel-level reporting for Performance Max campaigns, showing detailed ad performance across channels like Search, YouTube, and Display at campaign, asset group, and asset levels. This replaces the previous MIXED value with specific channel data, enabling better optimization. Channel data is available from June 1, 2025, and asset group reporting is only via the API.
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