AI in Hollywood: A Los Angeles Times survey finds studios are quietly hiring for AI roles and IP defense, showing adoption is already baked into production even as unions and audiences push back. Regulation vs power in AI: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues AI rules don’t have to concentrate control, pointing to threshold-based approaches that could protect smaller challengers. Platform advertising scrutiny: Meta is accused of running Facebook/Instagram ads for illegal gambling in Australia, with regulators unable to act due to a legal loophole. Consumer tech shift: WhatsApp is rolling out usernames so users can ditch phone numbers, moving messaging toward identity handles. Energy policy & marketing impact: India sets facility-wise LPG production targets for refiners and upstream firms to build a domestic supply buffer, with output triggered during shortages. Branding & commerce: An Etsy creator brand, Naughty Chicken Tees, shows how independent fashion can compete via marketplace discovery and clear creative identity. Creator-led performance: New research claims social content that ends on a strong positive emotional peak boosts purchase intent and awareness. Local business spotlight: DTI’s Sa’od Albay Trade Fair gives Albay pottery MSMEs a sales and networking runway beyond their hometown.