AI is now a regular part of marketing and advertising: more than half of marketers already use GenAI for creative content and audience targeting, while nearly all plan to expand AI use next year, especially for content development and audience engagement. But while adoption is accelerating, safeguards are not. Over 70% of marketers have encountered an AI-related incident in their advertising efforts, including hallucinations, bias, or off-brand content, yet less than 35% plan to increase investment in AI governance or brand integrity oversight over the next 12 months.
This research, conducted by IAB in partnership with Aymara surveyed 125 advertising industry executives in the U.S. using the IAB Insights Engine platform powered by Attest. The data paints a striking picture: AI adoption, and thus AI-related challenges, are outpacing safeguards. And industry leaders are raising the alarm.
