Political Ad Shifts: Senate Leadership Fund is pulling future ad spending in North Carolina and redirecting to deep-red Kansas, underscoring how fast the midterm map is changing. Regulatory Backlash: California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have barred AI chatbots from being marketed as therapy, drawing fire from Sen. Steve Padilla. AI Music Fight: Sony Music joins ARIAM and escalates lawsuits against AI music tools Udio and Suno, while related copyright cases continue in Europe. Location Data Deal: Infillion is buying Foursquare to combine visitation data with purchase intelligence, aiming to link campaigns to real-world store outcomes. Brand & Tech Marketing: Meta appoints Ranveer Singh as Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Meta’s first India brand ambassador, tying celebrity marketing to smart eyewear AI. Consumer Protection: Costco faces a proposed class action over “sugar-free” electrolyte drink mix labeling that includes allulose. Youth Gambling Scrutiny: Community members press candidates over online gambling targeting rangatahi, pushing for tighter advertising limits. Public-Facing Advertising Rules: Worcestershire County Council approved an advertising and sponsorship policy with clear bans on tobacco/vapes and most gambling. Sports Betting Sponsorship Debate: Rugby’s new betting-themed venue and team naming rights spark concerns about gambling’s growing presence in sport.