Do Son Reuters: Meta executives tolerated $3B+ in scam/illegal ads from China due to revenue pressure, using "whitelisting" to protect top agencies and prioritizing profit over user safety.
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Code leaks confirm ChatGPT is testing search ads. The push for monetization is vital for OpenAI to offset its projected $115 billion in accumulated losses before 2029 break-even.
Apple reported a record Q4 revenue of $102.47B, boosted by the iPhone 17, and promised an AI-powered Siri in 2026. China sales dipped; Services revenue surged 15.1%.
YouTube is expanding 30-second non-skippable ads, forcing more users to watch full commercials unless they subscribe to Premium or use an ad-blocker.
YouTube escalates its war on ad blockers, particularly for Firefox users, as it prioritizes revenue for its massive AI investments.
Alphabet reports strong Q1 2025 earnings with revenue up 12%. Google Cloud soars, Gemini 2.5 debuts, and AI Overviews gains traction.