theory started a DECADE ago
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/05/-the-dead-internet-theory-makes-eerie-claims-about-an-ai-run-web-the-truth-is-more-sinister
tl;dr
essentially claims that activity and content on the internet, including social media accounts, are predominantly being created and automated by artificial intelligence agents.
Something is funky that's for sure.
I assume a lot has to do with consolidation and censorship but it seems like we have rely on the Wayback Machine for a lot of stuff.
This site reminds of the old internet and whoever is responsible - thanks.
Yes this site is very nice for sure.
Weird thing about dead theory is that it was deduced ten years ago, not recently with the new release of AI happening.
I actually know a guy who programs bots, so, that is a real thing.
Sounds a bit like something from "Unfriended" (2014) - and can you believe it that the film is now 10 years old already.
shareI had a bot or bot-esq response to a criticism of George Lucas.
It actually stated that the prequels exceeded the original in popularity.
which I think is entirely true these days. everything these days is all about clicks and likes.
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