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Updated · The A.V. Club · Jun 29
Weird Al Yankovic Rejects AI Ad Deal for a Nice Pile of Money
Updated
Updated · The A.V. Club · Jun 29

Weird Al Yankovic Rejects AI Ad Deal for a Nice Pile of Money

1 articles · Updated · The A.V. Club · Jun 29

Summary

  • "Weird Al" Yankovic pulled out of a commercial about a week before filming after learning the product was for AI, not generic business software.
  • The parody musician said he was offered a "nice pile of money" but refused because he does not want to be the "poster boy for AI."
  • Speaking to Syracuse.com ahead of a stop on his "Bigger & Weirder" tour, Yankovic said he felt bad about withdrawing late but was "not down with that."

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