Alabama town rebranded festival as 'AI Love Irondale Day' — then reversed course after backlash

The city of Irondale, Alabama, rebranded its annual festival as "AI Love Irondale Day" in a nod to artificial intelligence, but the move quickly sparked online backlash. Following the wave of negative comments, city officials reversed the decision and returned to the festival's original name. The episode highlights public sensitivity around the use of the "AI" branding by local institutions.