Yhn LifeFood first seen 13 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #11

Restaurants Turn to AI Food Ads, Diners Recoil

Original: Restaurants Are Using AI to Advertise Their Food and It's Making People Sick

Restaurants are increasingly using AI image generators to create advertisements for their food, and the results are putting customers off. Reports say AI-generated images of dishes look unnatural and unappetising, with diners expressing disgust at glossy, distorted portrayals of meals. The Wall Street Journal covers the trend, noting a backlash as businesses trade authentic food photography for cheaper automated imagery, alienating the very customers the ads are meant to attract.

Why now: The Wall Street Journal's report on AI-generated food advertising struck a nerve because it highlights a visible, relatable downside of businesses adopting AI.

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• Restaurants Are Using AI to Advertise Their Food and It's Making People Sick · victor106 · 13

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