Restaurants Turn to AI Food Images for Cheap Marketing, Drawing a Backlash From Diners

Restaurants are increasingly using generative AI to create food marketing, menu images and social posts, a low-cost tactic that can make small operators look more polished but also make diners question whether the meals are real. A Brooklyn diner, Daisy's Diner & Bar, has become part of the debate after using AI-assisted promotional material, with owner Jordan Beau saying the technology stretches a marketing budget and helps reach younger customers.