The AI-slop menu is disgusting and, sadly, makes perfect sense
📍 How it ended
The controversy over AI‑generated restaurant images prompted a review by the CNE and sparked criticism from netizens and designers, with outlets describing the menus as “disgusting,” “nightmarish,” and harmful to folk graphic design. Coverage then faded without a clear resolution reported.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The AI-slop menu is disgusting and, sadly, makes perfect sense Business Insider · 68d ago broke it first
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