News · 18 March 2026

UK regulator bans PixVideo ad for implied clothing removal

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An AI video app's advert, implying digital clothing removal from women, has been stopped by the UK's advertising watchdog for causing serious offence. The YouTube ad for PixVideo - AI Video Maker, seen in January, featured "before" and "after" images, leading to a ban from the Advertising Standards Authority in March. Eight people complained, finding the ad condoned altering women's bodies without consent and was irresponsible.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 March 2026 at 9:38

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