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Trivia Question❓

Which landmark 1973 U.S. law set early standards for how businesses must handle consumer data, laying the groundwork for modern discussions about digital privacy and ethics?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

The Ethics of AI Marketing: Where to Draw the Line (and How Not to Get Canceled)

AI can write your emails, design your graphics, schedule your posts, and even respond to customer inquiries. But just because it can do these things doesn’t always mean it should. As business owners rush to adopt AI in their marketing, a crucial question is being overlooked: where do we draw the line? The ethics of AI marketing matter—not just for compliance, but for connection, credibility, and the long-term sustainability of your brand.

Let’s start with the obvious: trust. Your audience is savvier than ever. They can tell when content is phoned in or generated without intention. If you use AI to create a blog post or sales email and push it out without review, you risk sounding tone-deaf, irrelevant, or—worst of all—inauthentic. That erodes the very trust you’ve worked so hard to build. And in today’s cancel-happy climate, even one AI-generated misstep can trigger backlash.

Transparency is key. You don’t need to slap “written by AI” on everything you publish—but if you’re using automation to interact with customers or speak on sensitive topics, your audience deserves honesty. Consider disclosing when chatbots are answering questions. Be clear when testimonials, reviews, or endorsements are simulated or AI-enhanced. Ethics start with integrity—don’t let shortcuts compromise your values.

Another gray area? Data. AI tools get better with more input, but whose data are you feeding it? Are you using customer information ethically and with consent? Are you complying with privacy laws and platform guidelines? What’s convenient in the short term could become a lawsuit in the long term if you’re not careful.

And then there’s bias. AI models are trained on human data—which means they can inherit human flaws. Racist, sexist, or insensitive outputs can slip through if you’re not actively reviewing and refining. It’s not enough to set it and forget it. You need to take ownership of what your brand puts into the world, even when AI generates it.

AI is a powerful tool. But it’s just that—a tool. The responsibility still lies with you. Use it to enhance your message, not replace your morals.

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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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