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McDonald's pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash

2 days ago
  • #AI
  • #Advertising
  • #McDonald's
  • McDonald's removed an AI-generated Christmas ad after backlash.
  • The ad was criticized for its 'creepy' and 'poorly edited' appearance.
  • Viewers raised concerns about job displacement in the industry due to AI.
  • The production team defended the ad, stating it involved extensive work.
  • McDonald's Netherlands called the incident an 'important learning' about AI use.
  • Other brands like Coca-Cola have used AI for ads with mixed reception.
  • Valentino also faced criticism for its AI-generated campaign.