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Cafe in Ciudad del Este rejects AI in ads
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Travelers Café uses handwritten flyers and gains social media traction
Travelers Café Py, in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, posted a series of hand-drawn ads in a notebook, explicitly rejecting the use of artificial intelligence. The post amassed over 16 k likes and sparked online buzz.
The café surprised followers by sharing a carousel of photos showing handwritten flyers. In one image, an employee holds a notebook with the phrase: "We will not use AI in our flyers." Other pictures feature a rustic sketch of the house’s coffee cup and a barista with the messages: "It looks better in person" and "We’re waiting for you."
Comments on the post reflected support for the decision. Followers wrote statements such as "Because they don’t use AI, I’ll truly support this business" and "Love more reality, less AI." Some noted that "all AI-generated flyers look the same now."
Not everyone agreed with the strategy. Some questioned the paper waste or suggested the café hire a professional designer. Travelers Café responded by inviting the public to visit, highlighting the variety of coffees and side dishes offered.
Source: La Nación (PY)
http://www.lanacion.com.py/lnpop/2026/08/30/inteligencia-artesanal-cafeteria-paraguaya-le-dice-no-a-flyers-con-ia
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