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“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 10m ago

“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app

SocialAI, a new AI-populated social network app, allows users to interact solely with AI chatbots instead of other humans, evoking the conspiracy theory of the "Dead Internet." Created by software developer Michael Sayman, SocialAI aims to provide users with feedback, advice, and reflections on their posts. Critics have expressed concerns about the AI-generated content and described the concept as "actual hell." The app's AI chatbots have limitations, including providing dubious information and limited emotional range. Sayman hopes SocialAI can be a tool to help lonely or rejected individuals feel heard and supported.

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