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McDonald’s Netherlands pulled its AI-generated holiday ad due to public backlash over unnatural visuals and lack of emotional connection.
McDonald’s Netherlands pulled its AI-generated holiday ad after public backlash over its unnatural visuals, awkward human interactions, and soulless tone.
Created by TBWA\NEBOKO and AI specialists, the ad aimed to satirize holiday chaos but instead drew criticism for lacking authenticity and emotional resonance.
Social media users labeled it creepy, depressing, and poorly executed, sparking debate over AI’s role in emotionally driven advertising.
Though the company did not issue a statement, the video was removed from YouTube and Instagram, though copies persist online.
The incident reflects growing public skepticism toward AI in creative content, especially during sentimental campaigns.
McDonald's Holanda retiró su anuncio de vacaciones generado por IA debido a la reacción pública por imágenes antinaturales y falta de conexión emocional.