New Mastercard "Max" AI-driven card (see video) illustrates why consumer & financial protection required for these systems & models, inc. addressing "engagement" tactics. "Mastercard Max surfaces relevant benefits, provides timely guidance and helps them take action in the moments that matter most, all in one place and through the issuer’s direct channel." bit.ly/47tnCFw

New Mastercard "Max" AI-driven card (see video) illustrates why consumer & financial protection required for these systems & models, inc. addressing "engagement" tactics. "Mastercard Max surfaces relevant benefits, provides timely guidance and helps them take action in the moments that matter most, all in one place and through the issuer’s direct channel." bit.ly/47tnCFw

Spectrum reforms at the #FCC should be a priority for Congress, inc. review of #Starlink licenses & operations. Governing the uses of public property must be instituted. See for ex. fcc.gov/document/fcc-approve…; technewsworld.com/story/spac…

Renaming AI becomes a political act. via Puck. "...Elon Musk affirmed that he’d change SpaceXAI to “SpaceXSI”; Jeff Bezos told Fox News he prefers “S.I.” to “A.I.”; and Marc Benioff announced that Salesforce would change its enterprise platform AIForce to SIForce."

Barry Steinhardt was a visionary privacy & digital rights champion, helping create the ACLU's Technology & Liberty Program & was on @privacyint board, among his many accomplishments. Barry understood that all of our freedoms are at risk in the digital era, and over decades of work, fought to protect the Internet from censorship; campaigned against surveillance; and led efforts to create laws & policies. We are all in his debt.

Bravo @RKellySlaughter for working on & offering a path to counter public & private corruption enervating our democracy. newyorker.com/podcast/politi…

US TikTok (Oracle et al) flies the U.S. flag, but platform requires scrutiny on Gen AI centered marketing & data practices. tiktokeconomicimpact.com/tik…

We are being warned as Gen AI systems assemble the same sets of capabilities driving commercial surveillance marketing, inc. brand tests, measurement, ad systems. #Consumerprotection #privacy Example here: mi-3.com.au/06-10-2026/opena…

And creators, say goodbye to your vision as Gen AI decides what's the real final cut. theankler.com/david-ellisons…

Attention Media/PrivacyRegulators-AI+Consumer Data+Big Adtech Product Placement alert: "The process unfolds with Omnicom Media using its RealID audience identification product within Acxiom matched with streamers’ viewership data to pick the right shows for a brand. That’s then mapped against in-content ad opportunities..." bit.ly/4rU0ZTV

Do we need "self-improving" Gen AI systems built for orchestrating our experiences for monetization & influence. "...novel LLM/Agent frameworks...that brings these LLMs and agents to life at a global scale." Note TikTok position. bit.ly/4iZRMXT

The tragedy of the failed work to stop WarnerMount is implicit here. A missed opportunity for US democracy--inc media creativity, content/ownership diversity & robust journalism. The money, vision & political alliances. Underscores why we cannot treat our media resources merely as investments & policies must be enforced and developed. bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…

When the Gen AI/Tech Giants rely on cartoons to disguise their actual intent/impact, another warning sign. via@wsj: "Cartoonlike characters representing powerful algorithms mark the newest chapter in a nearly billion-dollar marketing effort by AI giants battling for users against a backdrop of headlines about rogue agents hacking government websites and warnings about the dangerous pace of AI advancement."

@DigitalDemoc to Trump FTC: If the FTC is truly concerned about the skyrocketing prices the U.S. public pay, it should withdraw its policy statement and engage in legal action...to stem the massive and unauthorized use of data that is at the core of surveillance pricing-- the ubiquitous gathering, analysis and “activation” of consumer data on a massive and unprecedented scale. Such action would illustrate whose side the FTC is on—the data gathers and price hikers—or Americans just trying to make “ends meet”..." bit.ly/4yRGHwx

"The consequences of one-party rule at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are evident by the failure of the agency to fully understand the mechanisms behind surveillance pricing; its dramatic expansion across consumer-facing industries; adoption of far-reaching Generative AI & other technologies; and how it incorporates an array of powerful collaborator partners—including social media platforms, influencers, sophisticated data profiling and “Adtech” technologies that surround the consumer and direct their “path to purchase.” bit.ly/4yRGHwx"

Commercial surveillance pricing must be investigated & regulated @DigitalDemoc "If the Trump Adm. controlled FTC does not act to seriously protect Americans from the data surveillance leviathan that manipulates what they pay—at the store, pump, and interest from credit --it will leave millions of Americans at greater financial risk." Exposes role of Retail/Commerce Media apparatus. #privacy #consumerprotection; bit.ly/4yRGHwx

What are your Gen AI safeguards @andystone, including Advantage+ & beyond, that truly protect youth beyond the modest (and long overdue) concessions you made to state AGs. Given the interest to monetize & engage youth, please tell how Meta will "step up" here with AI the core of everything it does. technologycoalition.org/abou…

This is a deal with State AGs that ignores the market realities of the global media biz. Gen AI will eradicate jobs & skill sets across #WarnerMount's workforce & divisions. The consent degree does nothing to curtail the power of the Ellison's & their backers across vast swaths of our media. The AGs got pennies today in this deal for the public; not a 21st Cent set of provisions.

The Paramount takeover of Warner's is a case study. Why we need a regulatory regime to deal with the commercial surveillance media & platform networks that control our information; have growing unchecked (AI) influence on public & whose allegiances are not anchored in democratic values.