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If you're looking for dependable running shoes, they're definitely worth considering.\n\nOutput Requirements\n- Vertical (9:16)\n- 20–30 seconds\n- UGC-style AI presenter\n- Natural AI voice\n- Captions enabled","input_artifact_refs":[],"stresses":["physical product understanding","UGC testimonial quality","product presentation","avatar realism","voice quality","commercial ad readiness"],"verdict":"mixed","score":null,"score_total":null,"note":"The avatar maintains continuity, but movement and expressions stay basic instead of lifelike.","evidence_state":"verified","source":null,"artifacts":[{"url":"https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/akool-akool-nike-pegasus41-output-mp4-689c9f8588f3.mp4","role":"output","alt":"akool output — nike brief"},{"url":"https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/akool-akool-nike-pegasus-41-fada6273cf14.mp4","role":null,"alt":null}],"run_id":"f91a51ec-b400-46fe-97f5-7e779fe17532","study_title":"Generate UGC-Style Video Ads With AI Avatars","study_kind":"generation","research_task":"86baxegpg","tested_at":null,"completeness":"input-and-output","input":{"state":"text","text":"Product URL: https://www.nike.com/t/pegasus-41-mens-road-running-shoes-LMhrRG/FD2722-002\n\nExact Script\nHook: These are my new favorite running shoes.\nScript: I've been wearing the Nike Pegasus 41 for my daily runs, and they've been incredibly comfortable from day one. 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