AI-generated images solve one of publishing's biggest problems. Early research suggests that when readers discover a realistic-looking image was AI-generated, trust in the website around it can decline. Initially, many participants actually preferred the websites using AI-generated visuals because they appeared polished and aesthetically appealing. Researchers have not demonstrated that AI-generated images consistently reduce blog reading time, article completion rates, or overall page engagement. Claims that AI images make people stop reading overstate what current studies actually measured.