Fake followers? Fake likes? The FTC is done playing around. I’ll tell you why the crackdown could mean big fines — or worse — for influencers and brands pulling these tricks.
Nice try, Google: YouTube’s ad blocker crackdown now includes third-party apps. That would explain why folks are seeing “The following content is not available on this app” errors. Google says it’s to ensure creators get their dues. Smells like a push to get you to pay for YouTube Premium.
Not cool: In the latest “What were they thinking?” moment, eBay and Etsy got busted selling AI-generated and Photoshopped celeb nudes for as cheap as $6.39. Targets included stars like Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez and Jenna Ortega. eBay removed the listings and suspended offending accounts, but seriously, where’s the crackdown? It’s high time for some real laws to stop this creepy nonsense.
Netflix crackdown hurdles
Remember when Netflix said it would put a halt on password sharing? Here’s why that hasn’t happened just yet, in 60 seconds.