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Brand Safety Tech Firms Falsely Claimed Use of AI, Blocking Ads Using Simple Keyword Lists

Brand safety tech firms falsely claimed use of AI, blocking ads using simple keyword lists.

Date it happened
2020-12-06
Organisation involved
brand safety tech firms
Product, system or model
Content classification system that determines whether the content of a website is 'safe' for brands to place their advertisements. Not AI, based on keyword lists.
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