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What happens when we're all famous and talented?

Researchers say AI-generated posts, bots and paid promotions are making online popularity metrics less reliable for audiences and brands.

  • Between artificial intelligence, bots, and paid promotions masquerading as authentic social media content, almost nothing in our digitized world seems real or reliable anymore.
  • Estimates suggest more than 90% of what is online constitutes advertising; once a fake post goes viral, it quickly becomes a credible truth to many.
  • Professionals including authors, actors, and scientists face competition from machines, though some retain job security if their unique voice and personality remain essential to the craft.
  • Hiring machines to perform tasks is essentially 'cheating,' a practice that could clog the courts with lawsuits as more people use AI to file claims.
  • While machines seemingly dominate in online fame, human personality remains an essential differentiator in an era where digital content often lacks reliability and authenticity.
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What happens when we're all famous and talented?

You're not crazy. Between artificial intelligence, bots, "astroturfed" comment sections and paid promotions masquerading as authentic social media content, almost nothing in our digitized world seems real or reliable.

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HDR | Hickory Daily Record broke the news on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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