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IT之家 reported on November 11 that, according to a report by technology outlet CNET yesterday, online forum Reddit is testing a Reviews feature. It can use AI to summarize user comments and analyze a product’s strengths and weaknesses.
Reddit said the feature can make full use of the forum’s organic discussions to help users understand how a product actually performs and decide whether it is right for them.
However, the announcement of the feature drew complaints from some users. They worry that it will undermine genuine person-to-person exchanges and advice. Many Reddit moderators responsible for maintaining order in communities, or subreddits, believe that once the feature launches, users will be unable to distinguish genuine opinions from disguised advertising.
Some users also believe the feature will flood the forum with spam ads. Reddit administrators responded that the product links embedded in the feature are merely shortcuts, not paid ad placements. Brands cannot pay to have their products featured in Reddit Reviews.