India, Dec. 4 -- The Italian luxury label Valentino is facing steep backlash online after releasing 'disturbing' AI-generated visuals for its new DeVain handbag campaign. The brand called the project a "digital creative collaboration," but the Instagram video left many viewers unsettled. The content faced criticism, with many calling it, "sloppy," "sad," and "embarrassing." Many critics on social media also argued that using AI was "cheap," and "disappointing choice from a couture house," suggesting it was prioritising efficiency over artistry. It follows similar criticism against other brands, such as H&M and Guess, for their use of generative AI in advertising, which has raised concerns about displacing human workers.HTC...