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AI influencers in product photos called an overrated trend

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The use of AI-generated influencers in product photography is becoming an overrated trend, according to a Mastodon post. While initially exciting in January, the uncanny smoothness and repetitive nature of these AI-generated images quickly became apparent to consumers. The post advises brands to avoid relying on such fleeting trends for their visual branding, as they can quickly appear dated. AI

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AI influencers in product photos called an overrated trend

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

    Founders, a real question: What is the most overrated product photo trend you have seen in 2026? We will start: "AI influencers wearing your product." It looked

    Founders, a real question: What is the most overrated product photo trend you have seen in 2026? We will start: "AI influencers wearing your product." It looked exciting in January when the first viral demo hit. It looks dated in June. The shots all have the same uncanny smoothne…

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