# Study finds readers rate AI-written stories higher, but still trust the “human” label more

> If you think AI writing is easy to spot, a new study suggests you may be overestimating your ability to tell the difference.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/study-finds-readers-rate-ai-written-stories-higher-but-still-trust-the-human-label-more/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7300d480182ce263265b9b)
- **Published:** 2026-08-05
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #chatgpt #ai
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