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Meta's AI ad using David Bowie's "Five Years" sparks outrage

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Meta has reportedly created an AI-generated advertisement that uses the likeness of David Bowie and his song "Five Years." The ad, which discusses the end of the world in five years, has been described as "craven, gross, and nasty." AI

RANK_REASON The item describes a controversial use of AI and a deceased artist's likeness, framed as a negative opinion piece rather than a factual announcement.

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Meta's AI ad using David Bowie's "Five Years" sparks outrage

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    H O L Y FUCK # Meta is doing an # ai ad With # DavidBowie 's Five Years (about the end of the world in 5 years) Just craven gross and nasty

    H O L Y FUCK # Meta is doing an # ai ad With # DavidBowie 's Five Years (about the end of the world in 5 years) Just craven gross and nasty

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