"It's the most terrible time of the year." The messaging behind McDonald's ad is strange enough as it is. Worse still, it's 44 seconds of painfully obvious AI ...

McDonald’s Netherlands released an AI-made Christmas ad that quickly drew backlash online. Viewers criticized the ad's uncanny visuals and its cynical "escape the holidays" tone. The company removed ...

McDonald's AI ad became the center of a fast-moving backlash in the Netherlands after a 45-second Christmas commercial built with generative tools went live and was then pulled from public view.

McDonald's learned the hard way that consumers aren't exactly thrilled with the idea of AI-generated commercials after a holiday ad landed them in hot water. McDonald's Netherlands released the ...

McDonald's Netherlands released a Christmas ad on Dec. 6 that calls the holiday season "the worst time of the year." The ad quickly drew criticism, with many viewers condemning its grim message and ...