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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

The UK's advertising watchdog banned ads for AI apps that promoted the objectification of women, stating it has "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women. The regulator's ruling targets AI app advertising specifically.

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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
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BBC Technology The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

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