The growing trend of using artificial intelligence to create restaurant menus is raising concerns among consumers and specialists. The article highlights that there is something horrifying about the texture of the food represented in these menus, with elements that frequently resemble worms, making the images unappealing to customers.
A study published this year in Scientific Reports has corroborated these concerns. The research analyzed consumer perception of AI-generated food illustrations, comparing them with traditional photographs.
The study results are clear: the majority of respondents considered AI-made food illustrations less appetizing and less realistic than conventional images. This negative perception can represent a significant problem for restaurants that invest in this technology to reduce visual content production costs.
The article suggests that, despite the promise of efficiency and savings, the use of AI in creating visual materials for the restaurant industry may have the opposite effect to what is intended, driving away potential customers instead of attracting them.
