Wired
Ugly AI Food Photos Are Only the Beginning
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Restaurant menus are increasingly using AI-generated images of food. Some of these images have drawn attention for their visual qualities. The use of AI in menu design extends beyond image generation to other aspects of food service and restaurant operations.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/ugly-ai-food-photos-are-only-the-beginning/