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Technology · 21 June 2026

Brands quietly use AI influencers for adverts

Brands quietly use AI influencers for adverts

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An investigation found companies are increasingly using these fake people to promote products without telling consumers. Currently, there are no specific rules in the UK requiring brands to label AI-generated advertising content, unlike new EU laws. Consumer group Which? says customers should always be informed when AI influencers are used.

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