People aren’t lovin’ it. McDonald’s was forced to pull down an AI-generated Christmas commercial from YouTube after some consumers said the AI-slop-filled tongue-in-cheek take on the holidays was ...

McDonald’s in the Netherlands has been skewered online over its 2025 Christmas commercial, which was created entirely by artificial intelligence. The fast-food giant is the latest major corporation to ...

McDonald's Netherlands took down its latest AI-generated Christmas ad after facing widespread backlash from netizens. The 45-second ad film, titled ‘It's the Most Terrible Time of the Year’, was ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Ad agency The Sweetshop produced the AI video using its proprietary engine called The Gardening ...

McDonald’s Netherlands served up an AI-generated ad this holiday season, and the internet was quick to make the fast-food giant regret that decision. The commercial in question shows various ...

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 ...

McDonald’s Netherlands withdrew its AI-generated Christmas ad after backlash for showing a chaotic holiday and using AI without disclosure. The campaign sparked debate about authenticity, emotional ...

I am completely exhausted by huge corporations like McDonald's and Coca-Cola choosing to rely so heavily on AI for their holiday ads. McDonald's made $25.9 billion in revenue in 2024, and ...

WASHINGTON — McDonald’s Netherlands has pulled a Christmas commercial made with artificial intelligence after the ad sparked intense backlash online. The 45-second spot, created entirely with ...