#misleading ads

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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

If Tories who want to run the capital think London is in New York, shouldn't we be worried? | Marina Hyde

The Conservative party's attack ad for the London mayoral elections included deliberate lies and manipulations, stirring controversy. London's crime rate is lower than the national average, contradicting the ad's portrayal. [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan 'unworried' TfL ULEZ adverts were 'likely to mislead' public

A draft report by the Advertising Standards Authority found that TfL produced misleading ads about air pollution levels.
TfL claims about nitrogen dioxide levels were based on estimates, not actual figures.
TfL is challenging the draft recommendations and insists the ads are accurate based on scientific analysis. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Groups urge Congress to crack down on AI misuse in elections

Voting rights activists are calling for Congress to pass legislation to limit the misuse of AI in elections.
Computer-generated images, audio, and video are being used to confuse and mislead voters, including deepfakes and fake robocalls. [ more ]
The Drum
3 months ago
Cars

BMW and MG ads banned over zero-emissions claims

UK ad regulator warns car manufacturers to clearly define what part of owning an electric vehicle makes them emissions-free.
BMW and MG ads banned for misleading customers by claiming their vehicles are emissions-free. [ more ]
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