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106 Is the internet dead? What's this theory that OpenAI's Sam Altman says might be true?

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FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech 1 place · 09/06/2025 07:55 EDT

Is the internet dead? What's this theory that OpenAI's Sam Altman says might be true?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has suggested there may be truth to the Dead Internet Theory, which claims much of today’s online content and social media activity is generated by bots and AI rather than humans. His comments have put a spotlight on synthetic content and the growing influence of artificial intelligence online

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