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Paramount+ slammed for AI-generated Star Trek thumbnail

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Paramount+ has generated a widely criticized thumbnail image for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan using AI. The image depicts Captain Kirk in a business suit, an outfit he never wore in the film or series, leading to widespread derision among fans. This use of AI has sparked debate about the creative decisions being made by the streaming service and its parent company, which is reportedly embracing new technologies. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential for AI to create undesirable or nonsensical content in media, impacting user experience and brand perception.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes the use of AI for a specific product feature (thumbnail generation) that has drawn criticism.

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Paramount+ slammed for AI-generated Star Trek thumbnail

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    Paramount+ used AI to make the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail ever

    We've never seen Captain Kirk wearing an outfit quite like this one.

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The Wrath of Kahn's Accountant. https://www. engadget.com/2183719/paramount -used-ai-to-make-the-ugliest-star-trek-thumbnail-ever/ # StarTrek # AI # Slop # AISl

    The Wrath of Kahn's Accountant. https://www. engadget.com/2183719/paramount -used-ai-to-make-the-ugliest-star-trek-thumbnail-ever/ # StarTrek # AI # Slop # AISlop # Paramount # ParamountPlus

    LINKS engadget.com/…/paramount-used-ai-to-make-…
  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Paramount+ used AI to make the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail ever We've never seen Captain Kirk wearing an outfit quite like this one. 📰 Source: Engadget - Tech

    📰 Paramount+ used AI to make the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail ever We've never seen Captain Kirk wearing an outfit quite like this one. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2183719/paramount-used-ai-to-make-the-ugliest-star-trek-th…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/paramount-used-ai-to-make-…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Paramount+ used AI to make the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail ever https://www.engadget.com/2183719/paramount-used-ai-to-make-the-ugliest-star-trek-thumbnail-ever/

    Paramount+ used AI to make the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail ever https://www.engadget.com/2183719/paramount-used-ai-to-make-the-ugliest-star-trek-thumbnail-ever/ # AI # Tech # Media

    LINKS engadget.com/…/paramount-used-ai-to-make-…

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