Zomato bans AI-generated images from food menus to preserve authenticity

Zomato has announced a ban on the use of AI-generated images in restaurant menus and promotional materials, becoming the first digital marketplace to address the issue of distinguishing between real and artificial imagery.

Effective from Monday, September 16, restaurants that fail to comply with the new rule will be removed from the platform, according to a report by Financial Express quoting Rakesh Ranjan, chief executive officer of Zomato’s food ordering and delivery division.