Beware Placebo Tech: How Marketplaces Should Vet 'Custom' and High-Claim Products
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Beware Placebo Tech: How Marketplaces Should Vet 'Custom' and High-Claim Products

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2026-01-30
9 min read
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Practical due-diligence checklist for marketplaces to stop placebo tech—from 3D-scanned insoles to AI-driven claims—protect buyers with evidence-backed listings.

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