This Is the Kind of Video Your Mom Will See and Ask You if It’s Real
THE SO WHAT
We’re at the point where casual viewers can’t reliably distinguish AI-made video from reality, and that confusion is now mainstream. Brands and media teams should assume "is this real?" will be a default audience reaction and plan for provenance, disclaimers, or behind-the-scenes proof as part of distribution.
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