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Many popular creators genuinely care about their audiences and understand the importance of honesty. However, the structural incentives—access, sponsorships, views—often conflict with independent critique. For instance, even those like Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), who have demonstrated integrity by criticizing products like the Humane AI Pen or the Fisker Ocean, tend to do so selectively. When reviewing products from less influential or "safe" targets, critics can speak more freely; for flagship devices from Apple or Samsung, their tone often softens.