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AI-generated content floods the internet, study finds

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The internet is reportedly being inundated with AI-generated content, with a study indicating that nearly 40% of the internet was AI-generated in May of last year. This trend is particularly pronounced on professional networking sites like LinkedIn, where 41% of long-form content was found to be AI-generated. Similar issues are present on social media platforms, with 29% of long-form content on Twitter and 9% of short-form content being AI-generated. AI

IMPACT The proliferation of AI-generated content raises concerns about the authenticity and quality of information online, potentially impacting user trust and platform integrity.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a study on the prevalence of AI-generated content online, which falls under commentary on the impact of AI.

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AI-generated content floods the internet, study finds

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    We Can't Let AI Writing Take Over the Internet: https://www. derekthompson.org/p/the-intern et-is-drowning-in-ai-slop An interview with the Pangram CEO: 'Spero:

    We Can't Let AI Writing Take Over the Internet: https://www. derekthompson.org/p/the-intern et-is-drowning-in-ai-slop An interview with the Pangram CEO: 'Spero: Our study found that 29 percent of long-form content on Twitter—meaning, 250 words or more—was AI generated. Of short-f…

    LINKS derekthompson.org/…/the-internet-is-drown…

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