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AI bot farms threaten human creators, fueling Dead Internet Theory

A growing concern is the rise of AI-powered bot farms aiming to replace human creators and influencers, contributing to the "Dead Internet Theory." This trend suggests a future where online content is increasingly generated by automated systems, potentially diminishing authentic human interaction and creativity. AI

IMPACT This trend could lead to a devaluation of authentic human content and a shift towards AI-generated media.

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AI bot farms threaten human creators, fueling Dead Internet Theory

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Oh, joy - the Dead Internet Theory is no longer just a theory... 😔 The future looks more and more bleak and dystopian with each passing day. 'Never Pay a Human

    Oh, joy - the Dead Internet Theory is no longer just a theory... 😔 The future looks more and more bleak and dystopian with each passing day. 'Never Pay a Human Again': The # AI # bot 🤖 farm that wants to replace creators and influencers https://www. inc.com/jelinda-montes/never-p…