Christmas Ad Row: Not Just McDonald's, These Brands Also Faced Fury For AI-Generated Commercials

Bloomberg12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Several brands, including McDonald's, have faced backlash for using AI-generated commercials in their Christmas advertising campaigns, according to Bloomberg. The controversy highlights growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in marketing.

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35
Age (0-35)
36 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
Bloomberg
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Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100

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