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Germany's state media regulators published the "Video Trends 2026" study on October 23, 2026. The survey shows that 79% of respondents have encountered AI-generated or heavily modified videos online, most concentrated on TikTok and Instagram; among users who encountered such content, 68% mistook it for real at least once. 81% of respondents said they are now more often doubtful about the authenticity of videos, about nine in ten respondents demand mandatory labeling of AI content, and 83% support banning certain forms of deepfakes. There have been no subsequent developments so far.
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German media regulator survey: AI videos significantly weaken public trust in video content
The "Video Trends 2026" survey released by Germany's state media regulators shows that 79% of respondents have encountered AI-generated or heavily modified videos online, most concentrated on TikTok and Instagram; among users who encountered such content, 68% mistook it for real at least once. 81% of respondents said they now more often doubt the authenticity of videos, about 90% demand mandatory labeling of AI content, and 83% support banning certain forms of deepfakes.