Utena apologizes for AI-animated commercial after plagiarism accusations

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Skincare brand Utena apologized for an AI-animated commercial that drew accusations of plagiarism. The company removed the "Moisture Warrior Moisture" advertisement from YouTube and social media after it was criticized for resembling existing anime. Utena stated they will review their content creation and review processes. The advertisement, created entirely with AI, was reportedly checked by legal experts before its release but still caused concern among fans and creators.


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