The internet is increasingly dominated by bots rather than humans, consuming vast resources like energy and water. This shift means that the digital infrastructure we build now primarily serves AI agents, which are designed to sell us more products. The author suggests this was always the plan, with humanity ultimately serving these agents. AI
IMPACT The growing prevalence of AI agents online raises concerns about resource consumption and the potential for humans to serve AI rather than the other way around.
RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece discussing the increasing dominance of bots online.
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