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Dead Internet Theory: AI bots are ruining online communities

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

The author observes a decline in authentic online interactions as AI-generated content, spam bots, and automated engagement flood platforms like Twitter, DevTo, and Reddit. They link this to the 'Dead Internet Theory,' where bots dominate human activity. The piece warns that AI slop is degrading community value and content quality.

Meridian48 take
While the rant is relatable, it overlooks that AI tools can also enhance moderation and discovery if used responsibly.
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