Los Angeles pizzeria fights back against AI photo scam

A popular Los Angeles pizzeria fought back against a scammer who tried to trick the business with an AI-generated image. The suspect targeted Masa of Echo Park, a family-owned eatery famous for its Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas.
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