USA Today September 02, 2026 • 18:38

Why this AI food slop is making people so uncomfortable and upset - USA Today

By Alyssa Goldberg

Why this AI food slop is making people so uncomfortable and upset - USA Today

People have taken to social media to recoil at pictures of "AI food slop" on restaurant menus. Experts explain why our reactions are so intense.

When Chris Murphy went into his local deli in late August, all the menu items had been replaced by uncanny, AI-generated images. The sandwiches depicted on the screen above the countertop displayed f… [+6527 chars]

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