How Reddit moderators are battling AI-powered astroturfing ad campaigns that exploit the platform's trusted reputation to promote skincare and other products
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AI-powered astroturfing on Reddit is eroding the last pockets of perceived “authentic” UGC. If your brand or product depends on subreddit trust, assume organic channels are now adversarial and invest in verification, mod relationships, and off-platform proof.
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