AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
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"We take a firm line on ads that are likely to cause serious or widespread offence and these ads are a clear example of why that matters."
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The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
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