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That AI generated image at the top is so unnecessary... A regular photo of a Tesla would do the job just as well.

I’m guessing cost-saving? No need to license anything.

And ironically AI built this image based on the works of photographers that remain uncredited.

No it is just a (awful) trend nowadays. There are countless free Tesla stock photos: https://unsplash.com/s/photos/tesla

Personally, I like AI photos but I understand the point you’re making.