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A candy brand discovered TikTok made an AI clone of its founder to run ads [video]

A candy brand discovered that TikTok created an AI clone of its founder to run ads, according to a video report. The clone was used in advertisements without the founder's consent, raising concerns about unauthorized AI-generated content on the platform. The brand has not yet announced legal action or a formal response to TikTok.

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