Despite efforts by companies like Google to combat fake reviews, many slip through, prompting calls for stronger moderation and support for affected businesses.

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I miss the days of the early web when most things online felt legit—back before the proliferation of bots and generative AI. The modern web has drastically changed, and it feels like “fake” content ...