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Cannes Lions sets creative industry on notice with new integrity rules
Cannes Lions has announced a new global integrity framework to govern submissions for its International Festival of Creativity, following a series of controversies during the 2025 edition of the awards. The updated standards, set to take effect in 2026, aim to reinforce accountability, transparency, and factual accuracy across all entries. According to the official statement, the revised framework was developed “to provide a renewed model of acc…
Cannes Lions Clamps Down on AI Following Controversy
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has moved swiftly to repair the reputational damage caused by the recent AI “fakery” controversy with a new framework aimed at restoring trust in the industry’s most prestigious awards. In a move that sent shockwaves throughout the creative industry, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity had earlier revoked a Grand Prix awarded to São Paulo agency DM9 for its campaign “Efficie…
Well roared, Lion: The Cannes Lions react to the forgery scandal around agencies from Brazil and Costa Rica with a five-point plan for more integrity. From 2026, work by agency and brand management must be confirmed and verified by a new examination procedure from AI and manual control. An independent Integrity Council is to investigate violations. In case of intentional fraud, a three-year competition ban and the withdrawal of already awarded l…
The most important creative festival in the world draws the tear line after manipulation. From 2026, the Cannes Lions have strict rules for submissions – including AI testing and tougher penalties. The post After Fake Scandal: Cannes Lions threaten with years of blocking appeared first on sales.
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