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General · 21 June 2026

Brands quietly use AI influencers for adverts

Brands quietly use AI influencers for adverts

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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