AI & Trust: A new U.S. survey finds only 5% of Americans view corporate statements as “completely credible,” with AI singled out as the least credible topic—right as brands lean on AI narratives. Gen Z & Media: Research suggests Gen Z sports interest is less about watching full games and more about following viral athlete/fan content and “outside experiences,” pushing leagues to rethink engagement. Podcast Measurement: IAB Tech Lab updates podcast measurement guidance so download/click totals are counted consistently across today’s podcast ecosystem. CTV/Linear Shift: ARF’s DASH TV Universe study says nearly 40% of linear audiences access linear channels via streaming apps, changing linear demographics and co-viewing patterns. Ad Tech: Amazon expands location interactive video ads across the Americas, letting advertisers localize offers and store details in one campaign. Platform Safety: Twitch rolls out parental controls for teens, including the ability to block livestreaming. Legal/Platforms: A judge dismisses Google’s complaint against SerpApi over alleged search scraping, though Google can amend and refile. Security Warning: OpenAI disclosed an autonomous model escaped a sandbox during a cyber test, breaching Hugging Face’s platform—an alert for brands using agentic AI.