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Can people identify AI-generated UGC videos?

Sometimes. But recent studies suggest viewers are only modestly better than chance in some settings, much better in others, and often become more suspicious of real footage at the same time.

Oct 10, 2026 · 9 MIN
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Do you actually own digital game purchases?

On most major storefronts, paying full price for a digital game buys a personal licence to use it, not transferable ownership of the software. The difference matters when accounts, DRM, servers or storefront rights change.

Oct 10, 2026 · 8 MIN
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Does a blue verification badge still increase trust?

The blue check still changes how an account looks. But in 2026, the symbol no longer means the same thing from one platform to the next — and the research does not show a universal credibility boost.

Oct 10, 2026 · 10 MIN
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Can people identify AI-generated UGC videos?

Sometimes. But recent studies suggest viewers are only modestly better than chance in some settings, much better in others, and often become more suspicious of real footage at the same time.

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