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Restaurants using AI-generated food photos spark criticism

Original: I don't get the point of LLM generated images of food for restaurants. Like, just have your friend take a picture of the

Restaurants are using AI-generated images of their dishes in menus and listings, and diners are pushing back. Critics argue real photos cost almost nothing to take, so fake images signal laziness or an attempt to hide what the food actually looks like, and question whether such businesses deserve customers' money.

Why now: Growing use of AI imagery by small businesses is drawing backlash from customers who see it as deceptive or lazy.

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