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Junk websites filled with AI-generated text are pulling in money from programmatic ads (www.technologyreview.com)
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Junk websites filled with AI-generated text are pulling in money from programmatic ads::More than 140 brands are advertising on low-quality content farm sites —and the problem is growing fast.

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[–] DrQuint@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

The fact the ad industry doesn't have people veto the platforms they advertise on is a negative aspect of modern society. I see no issue with this going down. I'm far more lenient to capitalism when they produce sponsorships and financially aid events.