Why AI food looks like that

Likely Human

www.theverge.comby Robert HartSeptember 4, 2026Submitted September 4, 2026

There is a torrent of unappetizing slop coming from restaurants, cafes, and brands that are increasingly turning to AI to generate images promoting their food. The resulting horror show includes donut shrimp,...

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