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Creative agency Deutsch is launching an AI team to help brands navigate virtual assistants, the Internet of Things, and bots. via Adweek.

Microsoft is acquiring Deis, a company that specializes in cloud-based application development. via WIRED

Palmer Canning Systems releases product updates for 2017, including a partnership with WaveGrip for sustainable can packaging. via Craft Brewing Business

Rather than launching a traditional IPO, Spotify is selling shares directly on the private market. via recode

Congress recently voted to overturn online privacy policies enacted by the FCC.

Copyranter suggests that technology is ruining advertising with invasive ads and AI threatening jobs. via Digiday.

Amazon and Walmart are increasing their presence in the fashion industry, going beyond just apparel sales and utilizing data for personalized shopping experiences. via The source of this content is Well Spent.

Unilever will sell its declining spreads business, including brands like Flora and Stork, to improve margins and appease shareholders. via The Drum

Nils Leonard argues in this piece that advertising should prioritize inspiring storytelling over interruptive tactics.