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CCPA slaps fines on PhysicsWallah, McAfee for 'Dark Pattern' practicesIndia's consumer watchdog has fined edtech firm PhysicsWallah and cybersecurity company McAfee. They were found using deceptive interface d...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Hang a sheep’s head to sell...' Life lessons on deception, false advertising, hypocrisy and why one should not easily believe promises or pleasant appearancesChinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of the idiom “Hang a sheep’s head to sell dog meat.” The story explores deception, false ad...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beware a dagger hidden in...' Life lessons on human nature, friendship, success and why is it crucial to be wary of deceitful people with malicious intentionsChinese proverb of the day focuses on the idiom “Beware a dagger hidden in a smile.” The proverb explains lessons about deception, trust, a...
Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting usersTexas has sued Netflix. The state attorney general claims the streaming giant spied on children and consumers. Netflix allegedly collected ...
Quote of the day by Socrates: “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he.....” — How the ancient Greek philosopher who inspired Western philosophy still explains why endless desire, not lack of success, leaves millions emotionally unfulfilled in modern life todayQuote of the day by Socrates meaning: Why endless desire keeps successful people emotionally unfulfilled even after achieving more. Socrate...
Irish regulator to probe Facebook, Instagram over alleged user profilingIreland's media regulator on Tuesday said it has opened a probe into Meta over its recommender system that promotes content on its social m...
PepsiCo bets on zero-sugar drinks, digital push to drive India growthPepsiCo plans to shift nearly all India beverages to zero or low sugar, expand capacity, and leverage digital data, quick commerce and chan...
Australian tycoon battles Meta over fake adsAustralian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is suing Meta in a US court. He claims Meta should be responsible for scam advertisements featurin...
Google blocks over 483 million bad ads, suspends 1.7 million accounts in India in 2025Google took strong action against bad ads in India during 2025. The company blocked over 483 million ads and suspended 1.7 million advertis...
Quote of the Day by Michael Douglas: “If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.”“If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is,” the quote by Michael Douglas captures a timeless lesson about caution and judgment. ...
Cuttlefish Courtship: A Language of Color, Light, and DeceptionCuttlefish employ fascinating color changes for communication. This skill aids in mating rituals, signaling intent and strategy. Bold color...
Patanjali stopped by court from airing 'Dhoka' Chyawanprash adThe latest ruling reinforces the judiciary’s stance that comparative advertising must not cross into defamation or misrepresentation. While...
LIC cautions public against misleading social media advertisements using its brand name, logoLIC issues a caution against fraudulent advertising on social media, warning of individuals misusing senior officials' images and LIC's bra...
FTC sues Grand Canyon University for deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketingThe complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, targets Grand Canyon Education Inc (GCE), the university's CEO...
US FTC wins administrative ruling in deceptive advertising case against IntuitThe settlement resolved claims that Intuit steered at least 4.4 million customers, many with low incomes, into buying its tax preparation p...
ASCI releases guidelines on 'dark patterns' in advertising; to set up task force with Consumer Affairs departmentThe Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released fresh guidelines to combat deceptive design patterns in online advertising, ...
US mulling a probe of deceptive advertising on social mediaThe US Federal Trade Commission is expected to vote next week on whether to send demands for information about deceptive advertising to eig...
Google lands in trouble over 'Deceptive' Pixel 4 radio adsThe company is being sued in Texas for radio advertising that aired from late October to early December of 2019, reports GizmoChina.
CAIT demands jail term for brand ambassadors for misleading ads
China's e-commerce giants set for legal battleA Chinese e-retailer firm has filed a lawsuit against e-commerce giant Alibaba, accusing it of using "deceptive" advertisements, setting of...