Published Jun 21, 2026, 2:00 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source

Brands using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media

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Brands using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media

Brands promoting their products online are quietly deploying AI-generated influencers on social media, an investigation has found, prompting calls for greater transparency. The findings suggest companies are increasingly turning to AI-generated content that purports to show genuine customer experiences while giving no obvious indication that the people featured are not real. It's still free to read - this is not a paywall We're committed to keeping our quality reporting open. By registering and