X released its For You feed algorithm on January 20, 2026, revealing Grok-powered transformer architecture eliminates manual features in favor of machine learning predictions.

Weekly Field Notes covering ChatGPT ads, missing audience segments for leads, account authentication errors in Ads Manager, and more.

X's open-sourced algorithm reveals no explicit URL penalties, yet links get 94% fewer views. The code shows how engagement prediction creates indirect demotion.

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Wix Harmony AI site builder enables anyone to create a production-ready website, switches between AI and manual modes.

Although the debate over SEO versus AEO/GEO continues, there are signs that a consensus is emerging.

Learn which Facebook ads trends you should focus on in 2026 and get practical, expert advice to prepare for each one.

Major platforms abandoned Washington political advertising after state imposed disclosure requirements that industry group argues create unconstitutional burdens.

Google filed notice of appeal on January 16, 2026, challenging U.S. District Court's final judgment imposing six-year behavioral remedies including data sharing, syndication requirements, and Technical Committee oversight following search monopoly ruling.

Anthropic's Claude Code transforms software development through file system access and Unix commands, threatening traditional SaaS models while accelerating 2026's AI coding adoption.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan previews 2026 priorities: AI tools for Shorts creation, text-to-game features, in-app shopping checkout, and image posts in Shorts.

Vox Media filed a federal antitrust lawsuit on January 14, 2026, alleging Google's monopolization of advertising technology markets deprived the publisher of billions in revenue.

WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg warns of AI psychosis as Anthropic researchers identify neural patterns governing AI personas and methods to prevent harmful drift.

Yelp acquires AI communication platform Hatch for $270 million to automate lead management for home services businesses, marking its largest AI investment to date.

Amazon Publisher Services launches open beta Prebid adapter connecting publishers to Amazon demand plus 60+ buyers while reducing latency and preserving existing workflows.

Louisa Wong becomes CEO of MINT on February 2, bringing two decades of agency and adtech experience to lead advertising resource management platform as industry faces fragmentation.

Google Search Console counts duplicate URLs in AI Overviews and blue links as one impression. John Mueller confirms the methodology that affects visibility metrics for publishers.

Awin Group yesterday suspended Honey's payments after investigation confirmed browser extension violated publisher policies through affiliate commission diversion practices.

Adobe research analyzing 4M Claude conversations reveals AI adoption concentrates in complex creative work while routine marketing tasks remain largely untouched.

Netflix asks content creators to dumb down dialogue and repeat story beats because viewers watch while distracted by devices, according to comments from Matt Damon during a January 16 podcast appearance that sparked debate about streaming's impact on storytelling…