Instagram chief: AI is so ubiquitous ‘it will be more practical to fingerprint real media than fake media’ Adam Mosseri says creators should prioritize “unflattering” images to prove they are real. Karissa Bell Wed, December 31, 2025 Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram and Meta speaks during the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit … Continue reading Instagram chief: AI is so ubiquitous ‘it will be more practical to fingerprint real media than fake media’
Customer lifetime value can’t be gamed with lock-ins or campaigns. Sustainable growth depends on delivering real customer experiences. Shiv Gupta on September 26, 2025 In recent years, companies have turned to marketing as a shortcut to growth, pouring millions into campaigns, cultural plays, and acquisition tactics. But this focus often comes at the expense … Continue reading CLV is the growth metric that marketing can’t fake
February 24, 2025 How to spot fake job postings and avoid scams Not every job listing is what it seems. Experts reveal how to identify fake postings, avoid scams, and focus on legitimate career opportunities. BY Featured If you’ve ever felt frustrated by job listings that seem too good to be true or lead nowhere at … Continue reading How to spot fake job postings and avoid scams
November 13, 2024 Fake art network of Banksys, Warhols, and more dismantled in Italy Italian authorities say the network could have done 200 million euros ($212 million) in economic damage by flooding the art market with fake works. BY Associated Press Italian authorities say a network of European art forgers who painted fake Warhols, Banksys and … Continue reading Fake art network of Banksys, Warhols and more dismantled in Italy
The FTC wants to clean up fake reviews and fabricated social media followers. Let’s hope it’s got a big bucket. Mike Pastore on September 27, 2024 The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on fake and AI-generated customer reviews takes effect on Oct. 13, 2024. The final rule, which was announced in August, goes … Continue reading U.S. FTC ban on fake, AI-generated reviews takes effect Oct. 13
Upsides To Google Labeling Positive Fake Reviews On Maps by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, September 27, 2024 Google Maps has released a set of rules that call out businesses for creating and posting positive false reviews of themselves or offering incentives to others to give the business rave reviews. Not only will the fake reviews … Continue reading Upsides To Google Labeling Positive Fake Reviews On Maps
Marketing luxury goods like handbags and watches requires a means of sourcing those goods — and telling if they’re real or fake. Kim Davis on June 21, 2024 As anyone who has walked the length of New York’s Canal Street will know, fake “luxury” goods abound. Vendors have more or less convincing versions of … Continue reading Are you selling me a real Prada bag or a fake?
April 11, 2024 Researchers submitted 83,000 fake job apps to see if the biggest U.S. companies discriminate. Here’s what they found This week, the researchers revealed the names of the companies that discriminated most against Black or female applicants in their study. BY Pavithra Mohan In 2021, a group of researchers published the results of a … Continue reading Researchers submitted 83,000 fake job apps to see if the biggest U.S. companies discriminate. Here’s what they found
By Elissaveta M. Brandon On New Year’s Eve 2022, my husband and I brought a controversial gift to a friend’s house party: a white orchid bestowed on us by my mother-in-law, so we don’t show up empty-handed. (Moms.) Orchids are notoriously hard to care for, so I was aghast when a few hours into … Continue reading From tacky to tasteful: how fake plants are growing into a $1 billion industry
The FTC plans to slap companies with hefty fines for using fake reviews Kris Holt @krisholt The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a formal ban on fake reviews and testimonials. Companies would also be prohibited from using phony followers and views to inflate their social media metrics if the rule takes effect … Continue reading The FTC plans to slap companies with hefty fines for using fake reviews
