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200-year-old pub slammed over using AI for sign

Revellers say the new hanging sign looks AI-made, while Joseph Holt says it is proud of the design and is speaking with its contractor.

  • A 200-year-old pub called The Spinners Rest in Manchester underwent a $3.25 million renovation after being bought by the family-run brewery Joseph Holt.
  • The pub used AI to create its new hanging sign, which was intended to honor the mill workers who once lived and worked in the area, causing public backlash on social media.
  • Joseph Holt declined to confirm the use of AI on the sign but stated they are proud of the artwork despite local criticism.
  • A local visitor expressed disappointment about the possible AI use and urged the pub to 'do better'.
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200-year-old pub slammed over using AI for sign

Locals claim the pub used AI to create its sign instead of being more authentic.

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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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