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A recent Instagram ad from outdoor retailer REI Co-op drew backlash after some users noticed that the bike in the image seemed to have a unique feature: two sets of handlebars. "REI using AI slop now.

Facepalm: They say AI-generated images are becoming harder to spot, but that's not always the case. A recent Instagram ad for outdoor gear retail giant REI Co-op, for example, included a bike with ...

Once—maybe yesterday, maybe 20 years ago—the internet was a place where you could connect with other real people. But in 2026, connecting with actual people feels increasingly rare. The shift has been ...

Recreational Equipment Incorporated (REI) is supposed to be one of the few business models that truly focus on ecology rather than simply talk about it. Now, it’s trying to dig itself out of a hole ...

REI customers were surprised to see the outdoor gear and clothing retailer start advertising a bike that appeared to have not one, but two sets of handlebars last week. “The more you zoom in the worse ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Early last year, Meta's chief technology officer, Andrew Bosworth, had a clear message for his staff. ...