Vox & Coin: Is AI Content in Marketing Ethical?

What happens when a Cannes Lions-winning ad is accused of using AI to fabricate a CNN broadcast? In this episode, Jake "The Wizard" and Dave dive into the Whirlpool campaign scandal that has the marketing world buzzing. But that's just the beginning.

We explore the broader implications of AI-generated content—where's the line between innovation and deception? From doctored testimonials and AI UGC to ethical AI regulations and whether AI might actually dumb itself down over time, this episode pulls no punches.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Cannes Lions AI scandal: CNN Brazil vs. Denstu

• Ethics in AI advertising and user-generated content

• The rise of decision-making outsourcing to AI

• AI as the new “God” — Jimmy Carter's take

• Sci-fi vs. reality: Are we already living in iRobot?

• Google’s AI Overviews and GDPR pushback

• The future of AI in everyday life and marketing

• Why humans should still write their own damn emails 😅

⚡ Favorite Quote: "I want AI to do my laundry so I can do art—not the other way around."

🎧 Whether you're a marketer, business owner, or just a curious mind, this episode digs deep into how AI is transforming—and possibly distorting—the landscape of creativity, business, and humanity.

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