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Rapinoe’s AI-Blocked Brand Deal | Toronto News

Megan Rapinoe’s fierce advocacy for transgender rights may have just cost her a major brand deal — after an AI screening tool flagged her as a “risk” for her public support of trans athletes. The two-time World Cup champion, known for her activism on equal pay, abortion rights, and LGBTQ+ inclusion, is now at the center of a growing debate about how brands use artificial intelligence to avoid controversy — even if it silences powerful voices. As companies increasingly rely on algorithmic filters to protect their image, Rapinoe’s case raises urgent questions: Are these systems unfairly…

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