AI-Generated Product Demo Sparks False Advertising Concerns in China

What happened

Chinese cutlery brand Zhang Xiaoquan faced public criticism after releasing AI-generated videos showing scissors easily cutting through large bones, which many deemed unrealistic. Although the videos were labeled as AI-generated and for reference only, concerns about misleading advertising and product misrepresentation were raised, prompting the company to investigate.

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