Daily Minute Master Series
January 23, 2026

by Corey Padveen

Marketing News and Updates

Sen. Markey questions OpenAI about ‘deceptive advertising’ in ChatGPT

Advertising embedded in chatbots ‘raises significant concerns for consumer protection, privacy, and the safety of young users,’ Markey says.

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Microsoft Paint can now make AI coloring books

Microsoft is giving its Paint and Notepad apps on Windows new AI capabilities for editing text and making digital illustrations. The updates are currently rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Windows 11 Canary and Dev channels, and include features that feel oddly niche or advanced for such simplified apps, such as AI text improvements in Notepad and the ability to instantly generate coloring book pages in Paint.

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Google Adds Search Data to Demand Gen Campaigns, Improved CTV Conversion

Google has announced a new series of updates to its Demand Gen campaigns, including data on brand searches stemming from a Google ad, scannable QR codes within YouTube videos on CTV and improved hotel booking options from travel feeds.

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A Breakdown Of Microsoft’s Guide To AEO & GEO

Microsoft published a sixteen page explainer guide about optimizing for AI search and chat. While many of the suggestions can be classified as SEO, some of the other tips relate exclusively to AI search surfaces. Here are the most helpful takeaways.

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TikTok US Deal Closes After Years Of Regulatory Uncertainty

A White House official said the US and China have finalized a deal to spin off TikTok’s US business to a consortium led by Oracle and Silver Lake, Fox Business reported Thursday. CNN reported the joint venture has been formally established and announced its leadership team.

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Google Launches Personal Intelligence In AI Mode

Google is rolling out Personal Intelligence, a feature that connects Gmail and Google Photos to AI Mode in Search, delivering personalized responses based on users’ own data.

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