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Nov 18, 2024

Coca-Cola faces backlash for ‘ugly’ AI-generated Christmas spot

Has the magic been lost? Netizens call it "deeply uncanny," "soulless," and even "garbage," questioning whether technology can truly capture the spirit of the holidays.

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