Media News Daily: Top Stories for 11/09/2025

Meta May Earn Billions from Scam Ads in 2024, Documents Reveal

Meta is projected to earn up to $16 billion—roughly 10% of its 2024 revenue—from advertisements linked to scams, according to leaked internal documents obtained by Reuters. The documents indicate that Meta showed users an average of 15 billion “higher risk” scam-related ads daily, involving fraudulent investment schemes, illegal casinos, and banned medical products. Despite the risks, internal memos noted a reluctance to remove major advertisers, even those with hundreds of policy violations. Meta responded, calling the figures “overly-inclusive” and noting a 50% drop in user scam reports over the last 15 months. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)

Amazon Orders Perplexity AI to Cease Shopping Activity on Its Platform

Amazon has issued a cease-and-desist order to Perplexity, a startup behind the Comet AI browser assistant, accusing it of making unauthorized purchases and violating Amazon’s terms of service. The main complaint centers on Comet’s failure to disclose its identity when transacting. Amazon emphasized the importance of transparency in third-party shopping agents, while Perplexity criticized Amazon for trying to restrict consumer choice and protect its ad revenue. The dispute reflects broader tensions as AI tools challenge traditional e-commerce models. (Read More) (MediaPost Rating)

BBC Chairman to Apologize for Misleading Edit of Trump Speech

BBC chairman Samir Shah is set to apologize for a 2021 Panorama documentary that edited Donald Trump’s January 6 speech, omitting his call to “peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.” The edit instead portrayed Trump inciting violence, a move criticized by officials in both the U.S. and UK. Shah is expected to clarify that the changes were editorial oversights, not deliberate misinformation. The BBC will address concerns that the documentary lacked transparency about its editing decisions. (Read More) (Sydney Morning Herald Rating)