Uncanny and unappetizing: AI images are taking over food menus and spoiling appetites
edward · hn · 2026-09-16
The Guardian reports that AI-generated images are replacing real food photography on restaurant menus and ads, often with uncanny, plastic-looking results that actually suppress customers' appetites — a cost-saving trend backfiring on the dining experience.
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