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Vodafone’s latest advertising campaign features an AI-generated influencer, prompting discussions about the ethics and implications of artificial representation in marketing. The use of a virtual persona raises questions about transparency, authenticity, and the potential impact on consumer trust. While the advertisement aims to showcase Vodafone’s services, its reliance on AI has sparked debate on the blurring lines between real and fabricated content in the digital age. An original discussion thread on Reddit highlights the online community’s response to the ad: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nbq0sl/the_influencer_in_this_ai_vodafone_ad_isnt_real/