Regulators unleash AI as ad complaints become obsolete

Regulators across multiple sectors and countries have deployed AI systems to proactively detect misleading advertising, shifting from complaint-driven enforcement to continuous surveillance. This has led to a significant increase in regulatory actions and fines targeting non-compliant marketing claims, especially in financial services, consumer protection, and advertising sectors.

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