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AI-generated product images spark user frustration

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A Mastodon user expressed frustration with the increasing prevalence of AI-generated images used in product advertisements. They noted that while misleading product shots have a long history, the current acceptance of AI representations in marketing feels particularly concerning, especially when these images are used to sell real products to consumers. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion on AI-generated images in marketing, not a core AI development or industry event.

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AI-generated product images spark user frustration

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    (old man yells at society) I realise "misleading product shot" has been a thing for many decades, but society seems to have just accepted that this is now fine

    (old man yells at society) I realise "misleading product shot" has been a thing for many decades, but society seems to have just accepted that this is now fine - insane # AI representations of real stuff, paid for by real consumer money :-/

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