AI Turns the Internet into a Mind-Draining 'Zombie'

The Impact of AI on Online Writing

In a sharp article, Jason Koebler expresses his frustration with the omnipresence of AI-assisted writing on the Internet. He emphasizes that this trend makes filtering content mentally exhausting and begins to alter traditional writing styles.

Koebler introduces the concept of "Internet Zombie," a more insidious version of the "Dead Internet." Unlike the latter, which is limited to bots interacting with each other, the Internet Zombie involves a complex interaction between humans and AI.

A Complex and Insidious Interaction

According to Koebler, the Internet Zombie is characterized by interactions where people talk to bots, humans interact with other humans through AI agents, and AI users communicate with each other. This dynamic is fueled by influencers who train each other to use AI to create automated YouTube channels, blogs, and social media accounts.

These practices primarily aim to generate revenue, thus flooding the internet with automated content. Koebler mentions platforms like "Moltbook" and the transformations of X and LinkedIn, where AI summaries of real books are sold as complete works, and inspiring posts on Reddit are actually orchestrated by marketing agencies.

A Saturation of Automated Content

Koebler's article highlights how this proliferation of AI content could transform our perception and use of the Internet. By saturating platforms with machine-generated content, AI could alter human creativity and the way we interact online.