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UK AI FIRM FACES BACKLASH OVER SEXIST AD CAMPAIGN

AI DESKTHU, APR 16, 2026

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Narwhal Labs, a British AI company that recently raised millions in funding, is under fire for a sexist advertising campaign. The Advertising Standards Authority has received at least seven complaints about ads depicting women with offensive messaging.

The controversial campaign promotes Narwhal Labs' AI employee product with an advert showing a woman alongside the strapline: "She outworks everyone. And she'll never ask for a raise." The messaging has drawn criticism for reinforcing gender stereotypes and trivializing workplace discrimination. The phrase appears designed to appeal to employers by suggesting the AI tool eliminates labor costs and employee demands—framed through a lens critics describe as blatantly misogynistic. The Advertising Standards Authority, the UK's independent ad regulator, is now reviewing the complaints. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the tech industry around diversity, marketing practices, and corporate responsibility. Narwhal Labs has not yet publicly responded to the allegations. The controversy comes as the company attempts to scale its AI workforce solutions in a competitive market.

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