> Under the law, claims in advertisements must be truthful, cannot be deceptive or unfair, and must be evidence-based.

> Companies must support their advertising claims with solid proof. This is especially true for businesses that market food

https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/advertising-marketing

Isn't this pretty unambiguous?

Sure, yeah, I understand what foot photography is. McDonalds etc. are at least riding the line instead of ignoring it. Using real food to carefully craft a scene, no matter how "done up" it is, is still representative of what's in the product.

Generative AI art is going to fabricate things. Especially when used by smaller shops who won't fact check it. I go to restaurant, look at picture of food, and expect to receive that. Period.