The Dead internet theory

The "Dead Internet Theory" posits that a significant portion of the online population is actually made up of bots, and that many of our interactions on the internet might not be with real people at all. This theory has gained traction due to the rise of accounts that repeatedly send similar messages or posts, often appearing to be genuine human interactions. As technology has advanced, it has become increasingly easy for AI to mimic human behavior convincingly online, making it harder to distinguish between a real person and a bot. This growing presence of bots is also linked to the rise in scams and data theft, where automated systems are used to steal personal information or deceive users. Some proponents of the theory believe that, in reality, the internet is now largely populated by bots rather than humans, and that the human experience online is becoming increasingly rare.