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Apple, Ads, and AI Are Getting Sneakier

We discuss Apple's controversial iOS 26.3 update that makes sponsored App Store ads nearly indistinguishable from organic results, Apple's record $150,000 penalty in New Jersey for hidden pricing and refund policies, and OpenAI's new $8 ChatGPT Go plan that introduces ads to free and paid tiers while keeping premium plans ad-free.

#AppStore #Apple #iOS #SponsoredAds #FTC #NewJersey #ConsumerProtection #ChatGPT #OpenAI #TechNews #Advertising #MobileApps #DigitalPrivacy #TheByteOrchard

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