"Microsoft is preparing to launch a Publisher Content Marketplace (PCM), a pilot program that would let publishers sell their content to AI products starting with Copilot, according to executives briefed on the plan. If successful, it would make Microsoft the first major tech company to build a two-sided AI marketplace for publishers. The initiative aims to create a sustainable business model for media companies in the AI era, with Microsoft working alongside partners to develop tools, policies, and pricing structures."
"Novacap, a leading North American private equity firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire global media measurement and optimisation platform Integral Ad Science (IAS) in an all-cash deal valued at approximately USD$1.9bn (£1.41bn). Novacap will purchase all outstanding shares of IAS under the terms of the agreement for USD$10.30 (£7.67) per share in cash. Lisa Utzschneider, CEO of IAS, commented that through the acquisition, their company will gain access to new resources to achieve their strategic goals,"
Novacap will acquire Integral Ad Science (IAS) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately USD$1.9bn, purchasing shares at USD$10.30 per share. IAS leadership said the deal will provide resources to pursue strategic goals and strengthen digital media quality, trust, and transparency. Microsoft plans a Publisher Content Marketplace pilot to let publishers sell content to AI products, starting with Copilot, and to develop tools, policies, and pricing while expanding demand to other AI products. LinkedIn will begin using member profiles, posts, resumes, and public activity to train AI models by default on 3 November 2025 in several regions unless users opt out. Canada concluded that TikTok fails to adequately protect children's data.
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