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The ADM has revised the implementation schedule for Italy's new online gaming 'Concessionaire System', introducing a phased approach that spreads verification, certification and technical compliance activities over time. The new roadmap establishes four key milestones between November 2026 and February 2027, replacing the previous single deadline to ensure orderly transformation of the complex gaming infrastructure.

The Federal Communications Commission has unanimously approved sweeping changes to its Telephone Consumer Protection Act consent revocation rules, fundamentally altering how businesses must handle consumer opt-out requests for calls and texts. These new regulations replace the controversial 2024 "revoke all" rule with more flexible options that allow companies to designate exclusive opt-out methods while distinguishing between marketing and informational messages.

Thailand has proposed a draft Accommodation Establishments Act that would replace the outdated Hotel Act of 2004 with a modern three-tier regulatory framework designed to bring homestays, tents, hostels, and sharing-economy rentals into the formal system. The draft introduces consolidated licensing for large operators, consumer protection measures including cancellation rights and prohibitions on unfair contract terms, and scaled regulatory requirements based on establishment size.

California's new SB-1050 law creates compliance obligations for companies using AI-generated synthetic performers in advertisements, requiring clear disclosures when digital humans are prominently featured. The legislation, effective January 1, 2027, positions California alongside New York in regulating AI-generated advertising content, though key differences exist in their approaches to disclosure requirements and platform liability.

Businesses operating drones in Canada must navigate a complex regulatory framework governed by Transport Canada, the Canadian Transportation Agency, and various privacy and property laws. Recent amendments to Canada's drone regulations now permit medium-drone operations and certain beyond visual line-of-sight operations without special certificates.

The United Nations has introduced Global Principles for Information Integrity, calling on advertisers to play a crucial role in combating disinformation and building trust in the digital ecosystem. Can advertisers leverage their commercial influence to demand transparency in AI and advertising supply chains while supporting quality journalism and setting standards for ad placement in AI-generated content?