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AI Hype in Marketing Loses Its Luster as Consumers Grow Skeptical

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Brands that heavily promote 'AI-first' messaging are seeing diminishing returns as consumers become wary of overhyped claims. A growing backlash suggests that simply labeling products as AI-powered no longer guarantees engagement or trust. Marketers are now advised to focus on tangible benefits rather than buzzwords.

Meridian48 take
The article highlights a predictable cycle: early adopters embrace the label, then fatigue sets in—but the real test is whether AI features actually deliver value beyond the marketing.
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