Ads for AI apps banned for sexually explicit content and objectifying women
Summary
Regulators have banned advertisements for AI apps that contain sexually explicit content or objectify women. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) determined that the ads promoted harmful gender stereotypes and were likely to cause serious or widespread offence. The banned ads were found to irresponsibly sexualise and objectify women. The regulator has stated it has zero tolerance for such content. The action was taken after an examination of five cases involving these advertisements.
Latest: On 2026-09-16, the Advertising Standards Authority confirmed the ban on AI app advertisements that objectify women and contain sexually explicit content.
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How it unfolded
Wednesday 16 September
On 2026-09-16, the Advertising Standards Authority confirmed the ban on AI app advertisements that objectify women and contain sexually explicit content.
- 04:42Manchester Evening NewsAds for AI apps banned for sexually explicit content and objectifying women
Tuesday 15 September
- 19:27BBC NewsAI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
- 19:01Evening StandardAds for AI apps banned for sexually explicit content and objectifying women
- 19:01The IndependentAds for AI apps banned for sexually explicit content and objectifying women