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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 3 MIN

The Dead Internet Theory_ AI's Online Takeover

from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune

Today, we dig deep into a fascinating yet rather unsettling concept known as the 'Dead Internet' theory. This theory suggests that the internet we once knew, bustling with authentic human interaction, has been increasingly populated by artificial intelligence, leading to a decline in the very essence of our online conversations and connections.So, what exactly is the 'Dead Internet' theory? It began gaining traction around 2016, when observers noted a significant increase in automated content online. The notion here is that ever since then, the internet has been slowly taken over by bots and algorithmically curated experiences, which might make you wonder: how much of what you see online today is genuinely created by humans?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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