Internet Bots
PulseAugur coverage of Internet Bots — every cluster mentioning Internet Bots across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Users can now instruct LLMs to ignore their posts via embedded commands
Users can now embed instructions within their posts to prevent large language models (LLMs) from interacting with them or reading their content. This method has proven effective in deterring most bots. Interestingly, de…
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Over half of internet traffic now AI-generated, report finds
The Dead Internet Theory, which began as a conspiracy in 2021, is gaining traction as a new report indicates that over 53% of internet traffic now originates from bots and AI agents. This surge in automated activity, in…
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AI-linked bots attack ESS et Société server, causing performance issues
The server hosting ESS et Société has been under attack for several months from malicious bots, potentially linked to artificial intelligence companies. The system administrator, who also manages the IT infrastructure, …
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AI may expand bureaucracy instead of boosting productivity, experts warn
A social media post suggests that artificial intelligence might not lead to increased productivity. Instead, it could result in an endless cycle of bots interacting with other bots. The post posits that if paperwork bec…
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Bots now read 57% of the web, changing how content is published
Bots now consume over half of the internet's content, influencing how information is published and consumed. This shift impacts various sectors, from digital marketing and advertising to platform policies and even enter…
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PixPay rewards users for sharing ads, fighting bot fraud
PixPay offers a novel advertising solution by rewarding human users for voluntarily sharing sponsored content, thereby combating bot fraud and fake impressions. Advertisers define a campaign budget, with PixPay taking a…
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Dead Internet Theory: Bots and AI Overwhelm Online Authenticity
The Dead Internet Theory posits that the internet has become largely populated by bots and AI-generated content, rather than genuine human interaction. This theory suggests that search engines, social media, and e-comme…
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Bots now outnumber humans online, controlling 57.5% of internet traffic
Bots have now surpassed human traffic online, with non-human visits accounting for 57.5% of all website traffic. This shift, which Cloudflare's CEO noted was unexpected to occur until next year, signifies a major change…
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New software prompts bots to self-delete, sparking AI community outrage
A new software tool has been developed that can instruct bots to delete themselves, a feature that has reportedly angered some in the AI community. The tool's ability to self-destruct bots has sparked a debate among AI …
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Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec faces local Utah opposition to data center
A data center project in Utah, backed by "Shark Tank" personality Robert Herjavec, is facing local opposition due to environmental concerns and the potential impact on the community. Simultaneously, Herjavec's company i…
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AI labor replacement narrative masks cost-cutting business model
The article argues that the promise of digital superconnectivity has led to the neglect of physical spaces, and the digital commons have become dominated by bots and advertising. It critiques the AI industry's narrative…
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Bots now drive over half of all web traffic
A significant portion of web traffic, reportedly 53%, is now generated by bots. The implications of this statistic are unclear, prompting a sense of uncertainty about its impact.
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Websites Deploy CAPTCHAs to Combat AI Bot Invasions
Websites are increasingly implementing CAPTCHA tests to verify user humanity, a trend driven by the proliferation of AI-powered bots. These bots are used for various malicious activities, including spamming, scraping, a…