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Story summary
- Rachel Smith, owner of The Salty Otter Sports Grill in Santa Cruz, faced backlash over an AI-generated logo.
- Critics argued she should have hired a local artist, sparking one-star reviews focused on the logo.
- After months of criticism, Smith replaced the logo with plain text and posted on Instagram.
- Despite the controversy, the restaurant still holds a 4.2-star rating on Google, indicating positive in-person experiences.
