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Starbucks South Korea: AI backlash over discriminatory promotion

Starbucks' South Korean subsidiary triggered national controversy by blaming AI for a promotion deemed discriminatory.

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The brand cited an algorithmic flaw to justify a marketing campaign that sparked public outrage.

This incident illustrates reputational risks linked to the opaque use of artificial intelligence systems in mass marketing.

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