The AI Ad That Went Too Far: When Celebrity Endorsements Meet Unchecked Ambition A recent controversy surrounding Suno, an AI music generator, has left Mary J. Blige at its center.
A video advertisement featuring the R&B icon seemed to showcase her collaborating with the platform, which generated a song eerily similar to her classic hits.
However, there was just one problem: Blige hadn't given Suno permission to use her name or likeness in the ad. The deal with the platform was made by an individual who didn't have the authority to do so.