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Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian: AI is Killing the Internet as We Know It

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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian believes the era of building social media apps is over, citing the rise of AI-generated content and the "Dead Internet Theory." He suggests that future user-generated content will likely manifest as improved group chat functionalities. Ohanian, who runs the venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, also noted that while platforms like Reddit have become valuable for training AI models, the technology has also negatively impacted referral traffic and the authenticity of online content. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI is degrading online content quality and user experience, potentially shifting focus from traditional social media.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a notable figure in the tech industry discussing the impact of AI on the internet.

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Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian: AI is Killing the Internet as We Know It

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Wired — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Isabella Ward ·

    Reddit Founder Says Building Social Media Apps Is ‘Not Cool Anymore’

    Alexis Ohanian is trying to figure out what’s next for user-generated content now that so much of the internet is “compromised.”

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