Is the Smartphone Killing Us? (433)

While Wells Fargo is into employee surveillance, the US Surgeon General pushes for a warning on social media much like those on cigarette packages.

Forbes threatens Perplexity with legal action, while TikTok debuts humanlike AI-generated avatars for advertising.

Hits and misses include Oscar Mayer and American Express.

Rants and raves include indie print and the Cannes Lions award winners.

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This week's links:

Wells Fargo Fires Employees

Surgeon General and Social Media

Forbes Threatens Perplexity

TikTok Debuts AI Ad Features

Oscar Mayer Bacon Ad

Cannes Lions 2024

High-End Indie Print Publications

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