wire / 2026-08-17-77e3
Ajinomoto Apologizes for AI-Edited Image Distorting Product Labels
Ajinomoto let the model retouch a recipe photo and the model helpfully rewrote the product labels into nonsense. The apology followed the screenshots.
The facts
Ajinomoto used generative AI to edit a recipe image posted on its official X account, resulting in distorted product labels and text. The incident led to public criticism and reputational harm, prompting the company to apologize and commit to preventing similar issues. The event occurred in Japan.