5 of the Biggest AI Ad Snafus So Far [Video]

Brands promoting ads featuring artificial intelligence, and tech capabilities at large, are not reading the room.

Major brands such as Levi’s and Toys R Us have eagerly experimented with AI in their marketing efforts. Tech giants like Google and Apple have funneled billions into their AI technology.

Despite these efforts, their attempts to sell AI to people have missed the mark.

From tone-deaf messaging to unintentional bias, several high-profile AI ad snafus were lambasted and sparked conversations about the power of AI in people’s lives.

“Viewers have been hit with a tsunami of AI ads this summer, and during the Olympics in particular,” said Gartner vp analyst Nicole Greene. “Many of the ads that are receiving backlash are showcasing a future that many people fear, one where we have lives increasingly connected to screens, with curated content served on demand and lacking uniquely …