Media & Regulation: India’s House panel told Meta an apology won’t cut it after Modi’s Facebook video was briefly removed, pressing for clearer responsibility, scrutiny of foreign links, and limits on algorithmic amplification. AI & Advertising: EU rules now require labels for realistic AI creations, while OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT Ads—another sign that ad platforms are racing to productize AI. Platform Trust: FTC action targets telehealth Hims & Hers for sharing customer data with Meta and Snap for advertising, adding pressure on how targeting data is handled. Energy & Public Messaging: Moldova’s crisis commission approved limits on energy exports, lighting cutbacks (including advertising lighting), and tighter water use—showing how public campaigns and visibility can be constrained during shortages. Brand in the Real World: Chevrolet revived “Heartbeat of America” with local Wichita lawn-care hero SB Mowing, using community storytelling as a modern ad format. Audio Momentum: Industry commentary argues audio is now a relied-on channel, not an experiment, citing consistent monthly and weekly listening behavior. Sports Marketing Gap: Isa Guha highlights how women’s sport still faces unequal access despite major visibility gains.