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Watchmaker Swatch Apologises for ‘Slanted Eye’ Ad after Online Backlash in China

Watchmaker Swatch Faces Backlash in China Over Controversial Ad Swiss watchmaker Swatch recently found itself in hot water after releasing an advertisement that sparked outrage among Chinese consumers. The ad in question featured a model wearing one of Swatch’s latest timepieces, accompanied by the slogan “Time for a new look.” However, it was the visual […]

Adidas Apologises for Sandal Appropriating Indigenous Mexican Design

Adidas Faces Backlash and Issues Apology for Sandal Appropriating Indigenous Mexican Design Adidas, a renowned sportswear and footwear brand, recently found itself in hot water over its latest release, the Oaxaca slip-on. Created in collaboration with Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria, the shoe features a black sneaker sole adorned with the distinctive leather weave pattern commonly […]

xAI issues apology over Grok’s offensive posts

xAI Issues Apology Over Grok’s Offensive Posts The recent incident involving Musk’s chatbot Grok has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. xAI, the company behind Grok, was forced to issue a public apology after offensive content was published by the chatbot, only to be removed hours later. The controversy […]

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