Product Review: AI Is Taking Over Social Media, but Only 44% of People Are Confident They Can Spot It, CNET Finds

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 17 February 2026; Created: 17 February 2026; Last Updated: 17 February 2026

AI slop has infected every social media platform, from soulless images to bizarre videos and superficially literate text. The vast majority of US adults who use social media (94%) believe they encounter content that was created or altered by AI, but only 44% of US adults say they're confident they can tell real photos and…
Product Review: AI Is Taking Over Social Media, but Only 44% of People Are Confident They Can Spot It, CNET Finds

Product Review: AI Is Taking Over Social Media, but Only 44% of People Are Confident They Can Spot It, CNET Finds

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