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Perspective 22 July 2026 · 7 min read

Should you use AI animation for your research? Why it usually backfires

AI animation looks cheaper and faster, but for research and public-health work it tends to undercut the accuracy, distinctiveness, and trust your video is there to protect. The honest case, with documented examples from JAMA, NEJM and Frontiers.

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