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Sam Altman’s 2025 Warning: "The Internet Feels Increasingly Run by AI—Here’s Why"
Sam Altman’s 2025 Warning: "The Internet Feels Increasingly Run by AI—Here’s Why"
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, sparked a viral debate this week after admitting he now questions whether online interactions are genuine—or dominated by AI. In a candid X post, Altman described his "strangest experience" yet: reading about OpenAI’s Codex growth while instinctively dismissing comments as bot-generated. His observations tap into the "Dead Internet Theory," a conspiracy suggesting bots and algorithms have quietly replaced human activity online. This article unpacks Altman’s concerns, community reactions, and the eerie rise of "LLM-speak" blurring lines between human and machine. ---
Why Does Sam Altman Think the Internet Feels "Fake"?
This article does not constitute investment advice.
---FAQs: Sam Altman’s AI Internet Concerns
What is the "Dead Internet Theory"?
A conspiracy theory suggesting most online content is generated by bots/AI to manipulate users, with two strands: algorithmic dominance and coordinated control by entities.
Did Sam Altman confirm the Dead Internet Theory?
No, but he admitted social media "feels" increasingly AI-run, citing LLM-speak and astroturfing as red flags.
How prevalent are AI-generated accounts?
Studies estimate ~20-30% of social media content shows bot-like patterns, though exact figures are debated.
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